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Mamiya.Hmm great camera all critics are fine.But very expensive to my pocket. The first look eliminated all fujis.All very plasticy cameras which didnt apeal me at all.(Dint say they are bad.But I want a camear that can also be used as a weapon if my subject decides to differ the way I am shooting.:)). fuji has several ones with different formats.and we got a new camera of Bronica. My first demands eliminated the bigger medium format cameras and left me with rangefinders. I looked for and easy,light,good quality (No plastic) Camera. I went through all the cameras for weeks to decide on which camera to buy. The second medium format camera I uesd after years later I left my yashica. I thought it might give the Mamiya 7 a run for its money, but I think it will end up as a collectors item instead. I really could not see it lasting vey long without a need for repair. **The film advance lever felt very cheap. I would never own a camera with any play in the door flap. **The back door did not have a solid, tight closure. **You cannot use a lens cap with the lens hood on!!!! In over 30 years I have honestly never run into this situation. I thought something was wrong with it when I started shooting my first roll. **The shutter works fine but it actually "moans". **I couldn''t get used to the location and "neon sign" effect of the information given in the viewfinder. **My dealer also did not have the diopters for it, stating that Bronica (Tamron) had not made them available yet?! **The bracketing mechanism on the back, even though well placed, was extremely easy to move, so you had to constantly make sure that it was not in an under or over exposed position. The 135 4.5, which I would want for portraits, apparently is not going to be made. **There are only 2 lenses - a 65 and a 45, both f4. Most 645''s will give similar results, but this baby was so easy to handle and the controls so well placed.
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Shot 10 rolls of Fujii Reala (gray market since you can''t get the USA stuff) and 5 rolls of Ilford FP4 Plus B&W. I was surprised to find a used one in my favorite camera store. A sample of a picture taken with the 65mm lens can be viewed on at: With the addition of the 135m lens, I feel I now have a very capable camera system that can go anywhere. Does not compete with an SLR as you can''t do macro. This camera would be great for someone doing landscapes, street scenes, travel and portraits. I tend to make a lot more portrait oriented photos anyway.
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The vertical default format of the viewfinder may be bothersome to some people, but it makes me think more about composition. I can put the camera, three lenses, flash, filters and a pro-pack of film in an SLR waist bag and not feel burdened at all. I love the compact size of the whole camera system. The bright line in the viewfinder adusts when the 135mm is installed, but is about 85% of the final picture. When I zoom out from 28mm to 105mm, the shutter speed changes at least 2 stops in the AE setting. This is the case with the zoom lens on my Olympus OM.
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Could be, as with most longer lenses, you need more light to get same exposure. Got the lens back and found that the meter needs to be bumped up 2 stops to get a good exposure. The only importer of the lens was Robert White Co., UK. After using the camera with just the two lenses, I found out that the 135mm lens was being made and sold, but special adjustments to the lens focusing cam to match the camera was needed. The meter and exposure setting display are in the left side of the viewfinder and can be a little difficult to see at times but make it possible to set the exposure, focus and take the picture without lowering the camera.
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Even though the auto exposure controls work well, I like using it in manual mode as I want more control of the final image. I was having trouble seeing what was in focus with the SLR/TLR and find the rangefinder a very nice alternative for someone with failing eye sight. The viewfinder is bright and the range finder easy to see. The camera handles amazingly like a 35mm rangefinder with Leica like quality. I originally purchsed the camera, the standard 65mm lens, the 45mm wide angle and the flash.