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The beautiful Mamiya 7 medium format camera
Review of Mamiya 7 II by petermock

Advantages: High quality images suitable for dramatic enlargements, well made camera and a pleasure to use.
Disadvantages: Could be difficult to use for a complete novice. Expensive though worth every penny.

This a beautiful camera and I love the quality of images it can take. It is a medium format range finder camera that is as light as many 35mm cameras so you can literally carry it all day without fatigue. Medium format cameras are usually bulky and fee ... Read review

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Sounds like a quality product : ) Eleanor x by MizzMolko
sounds rather goo to me! x by gizmogizmo
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19.01.2008 16:13
(27.03.2008 06:53)
Wow, wow, & wow!
Review of Mamiya 645 Pro TL by sillyconguru

Advantages: Fantastic image quality, good range of lenses
Disadvantages: Slow flash sync speed

Now discontinued, but if you are lucky, you can still purchase a 645 Pro TL (this model's successor). Even newer models to this are the AF & the AFD (Auto-Focus with easy digital capability). The 645 Pro is a modular medium format camera (unlike the 64 ... Read review

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Good review by Bens__mummy
Good review, think about adding a price and few places of purchase, lou x by catwomon
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27.11.2005 00:58
Pentax on Steroids?
Review of Pentax 6 X 7 II by Slioch

Advantages: Handling similar to 35mm cameras. Large image size
Disadvantages: Heavy. No interchangable back.

The Pentax 67II is not a small camera. Neither is it light: it is built solidly to take the punishment professionals can deal out. However, if you can put up with those features, this is a serious camera designed for rugged use both in and out of the st ... Read review

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One day I will own one of these..Baz by Bigbaz
Hiya, Welcome to Ciao. Tea xx by Tea65
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22.06.2005 10:58
Medium format for the photographer on the move.
Review of Zenzabronica Bronica RF645 by bloozeboy

Advantages: Good price, light for a medium format, works like a SLR
Disadvantages: Difficult to use filters

OK. So you want to move up from 35mm to medium format and are on a budget or you want something that’s (relatively) light and easy to use> Then look no further than the Bronica RF645. This is a RangeFinder camera that takes 6x4.5 cm negatives or slide ... Read review

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I use a Bronica for weddings....not this model though. by Rosassnaps
I remember my first Bronica. They were really good cameras. That takes me back in time. I had one of the ones that you look down into. If you set this out a little easier to read, I shall give you a VH but its a little hard on the eyes the way it is at the moment. by thingywhatsit
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27.02.2004 19:45
(02.03.2004 20:50)
The Best Medium Format There Is
Review of Hasselblad 500 Series by valcor

Advantages: Ease of use, friendly none confused controls
Disadvantages: Handleing without a CW Winder

I got the 503CW about 3 months ago, I love it, I also have a 500C which used to be my father's, it works great. When I got the 503CW I saw the difference in the brightness of the screen and the help the TTL does for flash photography, later I added the C ... Read review

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This is refreshing because Microsoft outdate their products in about four years:) -Jon by magicloudz
Hey, a camera that does the composition for you! I've been charitable in my rating because I think you just got a bit carried away with your enthusiasm. Underneath, there's a comptent review fighting to get out. You could expand a little bit more but try and avoid using too many technical terms for the unititiated among us. Keep it up by The-Operator
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19.03.2003 15:50
(19.03.2003 19:02)
Easily The Right Stuff.
Review of Bronica ETR S by bigbtommy

Advantages: High quality, economical for MF, very flexible.
Disadvantages: Lenses and bits are expensive.

I just bought myself an Bronica ETRS. And all I've got to say is 'Wow!'. I was originally slightly worried about it: I had previously been used to square format, and had used a square format (6x6) Bronica SQA on loan from my dad. The ETRS is the diddified ... Read review

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Excellent in depth review, well done by blaupraust
I use a bronica for my weddings. Great results. by Rosassnaps
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15.02.2003 22:31
Bronica ETRS
Review of Bronica ETR S by db375

Advantages: Excellent value for money as an entry level medium format camera
Disadvantages: Getting a little bit old now with limited automation. Good for learning with.

...box available. - Oops The Zenza Bronica ETRS is a brilliant entry level into Medium Format photography in the 6cm x 4.5cm negative size, especially as it is now selling well on ... Read review

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Much better :-) I've been lusting after one of these for years. I wonder how long it will take me to earn one on Ciao? Don't worry about being an eejit, you should have seen my early reviews! Hope it's warmer in Falkirk tonight than it is in Glasgow!!! by thecatsmother
Much better..Baz by Bigbaz
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01.12.2002 00:45
(10.12.2002 23:41)
Zen Za Bronica
Review of Bronica ETR S by sadcrab

Advantages: A quality Medium Format Camera
Disadvantages: Price of accessories

The Bronica ETRS an excellent camera with the only downside being that extra lenses are expensive due to the fact that each lens has an electronic leaf shutter built in. I bought my first Bronica ETRS in 1988 after being recommended by a colleague. Th ... Read review

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Sounds an interesting camera.. Who knows I may venture from 35 mm photography onto medium format one day! Lynn-Marie by Pictoria
good op! well done .. jmk1 by BadBoy
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16.02.2001 21:11
Hassle Blad
Review of Hasselblad 500 Series by sadcrab

Advantages: Quality
Disadvantages: Price and limited technology

Hasselblad the best medium format camera in the world so they say. I used to use one on an everyday basis when I was a photographer in the RAF I admit the camera is a good solid workhorse but it has quite a few drawbacks. Firstly the price, they say quali ... Read review

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Useful opinion - balanced against the fanatical Hasselblad entusiast and useful to hear from someone who has used one "in the field". Also nice to hear a comparison against the Bronica (my medium format system). by mikefrench
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16.02.2001 21:07
Mamiya RB67
Review of Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD by Dudler

Advantages: Quality, solidity
Disadvantages: Weight, evil ergonomics

Mamiya RB67 When I decided to buy a medium format camera, I looked at an RB67, and easily dismissed it. You need hands the size of a gorilla, and it really ought to be sold with a Benbo tripod welded to the bottom. A kind friend lent me her “new” R ... Read review

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Good review although a little more detail would be useful such as quality, etc. Jane by LittleTrees
Your opinions are brilliant please write some more and email me if there are any categories or products missing- Gideon- catgeory manager. by gideon
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31.12.2000 08:50
Bronica SQA
Review of Bronica ETR S by Enig

Advantages: Clear bright viewfinder, very sharp images
Disadvantages: Heavier than some of its counterparts

The Bronica SQA has been a real workhorse for me. I've used it both in a professional and social capacity. I've owned just the one Bronica for over 11 years and in that time have had it serviced just once. It has truly withstood the test of time, havin ... Read review

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11.12.2000 12:34
Me and my Pentax
Review of Pentax 67 by Dudler

Advantages: Handling, quality of results
Disadvantages: Frequent film changing

Pentax 67 I’ve owned a 67 for around 8 years, after deciding I liked the tonal quality of medium format negs. I had a look at a number of alternatives: 645, 6x6 and 6x7: I chose the Pentax because it had a sound specification, a good range of lenses ... Read review

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26.11.2000 21:05
HASSELBLAD 501 CM
Review of Hasselblad 500 Series by NickWhite

Advantages: Robust,Reliable,Adaptable
Disadvantages: Pricey

The reputation of Hasselblad has prompted many a photographer-professional and amateur alike-to invest in what is arguably the ultimate medium format system. During my 15 year carrer in professional photography, I have used/owned three market-leading medi ... Read review

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Not nearly enough info or detail, I'm afraid.....Ken by the_mad_cabbie
This review was too short. If you edit it please let me know and I'll rate it again..Lyla by MRSCANADA
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20.11.2000 21:57
(20.11.2000 22:01)
Amazing Value
Review of Lubitel - 166 by MarcusPerkins

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The Lubitel 166 is quirk in the modern world of photography. It is a Twin Lens Reflex Medium Format camera built in Russia and on sale in the UK for £39.00. I brought one on the recommendation of Lee Frost in Practical Photography magazine. I have now pu ... Read review

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22.09.2000 11:00
Mamiya Rb-67 a true photographic workhorse
Review of Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD by Gareth_Bailey

Advantages: large negative size,quality enlargemts, rotating film back
Disadvantages: only 10 shots on a roll of 120, heavy camera to use initialy

The Mamiya RB-67 is an excellent piece of photographic hardware. When I was window shopping for a medium format system to upgrade to I was concentrating on the Bronica systems , Namely the SQ and GS1. Until that is I had a play with an RB-67. Its not ... Read review

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24.08.2000 11:40
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