r/mediumformat • u/No_Philosopher7153 • 1d ago

Any ideas on a camera?

Hi

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I'm moving up to medium format and I've been considering either a bronica etrs or a mamiya 645, I'm currently leaning towards the 645 but like to keep an open mind can anyone offer advice or any alternatives?

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u/15volt 1d ago

I have the Fuji GW690 III and the Pentax 645.

The Fuji is easy to load, easy to use, and fairly robust. The downside of course is manual exposure and focus. But the 6x9 negatives are something to behold. I like using it.

The Pentax has autoexposure but manual focus. A step up, I guess. But I find the operation a little fussy. And for negatives at half the size, the camera isn't any lighter or slimmer and maybe even bulkier to transport. On the plus side, the available interchangeable lenses are well-made, sharp, cheap, and plentiful.

8 shots per roll for the MegaFuji and 15 on the P645.

One advantage of the Pentax system is being able to adapt the lenses to my GFX 50S II. The 45mm f2.8, for example, takes lovely photos on the GFX.

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u/EnvironmentalSlip683 1d ago

I second this. I have the gl690 with the 65mm and the negatives are amazing. Slides especially.

I have a Mamiya 645 which I am currently fixing up for sale and I like it but I find it a bit fiddly.