Wow, wow, & wow!

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 645E). Not only are the lenses interchangable, but the viewfinders, winders, and film backs are also. Lenses (and film inserts) dating back to the 1970s work perfectly on the 645 Pro, other accessories (viewfinders, etc) need to be intended for the 645 Super (or the 645 Pro TL) to fit the 645 Pro. The horizontally traversing cloth shutter gives a shutter speed range of 4 secs - 1/1000th sec & B, with the flash sync speed being 1/60th sec ("leaf-shutter" lenses will allow flash sync at speeds of up to 1/500th sec). Two of the available viewfinders allow the camera to offer aperture...

sillyconguru 27.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Mamiya 645 Pro

The beautiful Mamiya 7 medium format camera

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 feel as heavy as a brick ( or a couple of bricks!). As it is light you can handhold it to take pictures. Again most other medium format cameras would make your arms ache or shake too much and you would have to use a tripod. So this camera offers you a choice. You can hand hold this camera all day without having to use a tripod and yet still get high quality medium format pictures or if you want to explore your photography and the cameras capabilities further with a tripod you can. I also own one of the heavier medium format cameras the Mamiya RZ and I've only taken it out for the day...

petermock 19.01.2008 (27.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of Mamiya 7 II

Mamiya RB67

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? RB over Christmas - £250, and a lot of black paint missing. I still won?t be buying one: it is a camera I respect, but I certainly don?t love it! But if you want (or need) the versatility of bellows focussing, you may buy one. If you need a camera engineered like a battleship (and every bit as user-friendly), you may buy one. If you want excellent results, and don?t mind ergonomics that are just right for an octopus, you may buy one. If you take landscapes or portraits professionally, there?s a good chance you already own one. An RB67 offers enormous scope for doing things wrong...

Dudler 31.12.2000 · Read review
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Review of Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD

A nice car to have---BMW 645Ci coupe

Advantages: Nice technologies, and many more adding to the comfort of driving the car.
Disadvantages: None at all

...The BMW 645Ci is a nice car packed with nice features and modern technology, which was always BMW's benchmark. The car has innovative lightweight construction with an aluminum/steel/composite body, and an all-aluminum suspension. Other features are: #Dynamic Driving Control and Active Roll Stabilization #Available Active Steering and Head-Up display #4.4-liter V8 VALVETRONIC engine for superb performance #Choice of three different six-speed transmission options #Best-in-class and state-of-the-art equipment and generous interior space Sometimes, I always have the impression of taking the 645Ci for a Bentley. The 645Ci's body shape is kind of similar to a Bentley's. The 6 series has bold styling and is also dynamic and elegant. Its curves are neat and sleek. With its smooth and powerful engine, it sure is a car best in its class...

JudgeIronFist 15.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of BMW 645Ci Coupe

Mamiya Rb-67 a true photographic workhorse

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 a light camera, infact its quite heavy at first, but one soon gerts used to the weight, It is the same basic layout at as other medium format cameras , Interchangeable lens,body,waist level finder & interchangeable film backs. But what makes the RB outshine others is that the film back can be rotated 90' so you can switch from landscape to portrait format without moving the camera, which is very useful at times. It is a sturdy camera, built to last & take a beating,I ve used mine in a studio to on top some of south wales highest peaks without a failure to work ever. The camera...

Gareth_Bailey 24.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD

I like big ones

Advantages: Size, Durability, Easy to clean, Energy Efficient
Disadvantages: Costs a lot to fill

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iamasadlittleboy 07.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Beko CDA 645

Medium format for the photographer on the move.

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 slides for super quality pictures, hence the name RF645. It looks and handles like a big SLR camera so is easier to use on the move unlike the big ?boxy? medium format cameras that are the norm. My Bronica came with a 65 mm f 4 Zenzanon Lens, which is equivalent to a 40mm on a 35mm SLR. It is a super lens and can?t fault it. I also purchased a flash which is specifically made for this camera, the RF20. Also available are 45mm and 100mm lenses. As I said, this camera handles like a big SLR so if you have had experience with SLRs this camera will hold no fears for you. It is also...

bloozeboy 27.02.2004 (02.03.2004) · Read review
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Review of Zenzabronica Bronica RF645

love a lexmark

Advantages: cheap and does all the basics very well.
Disadvantages: no frills!

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thebigc1690 25.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Lexmark Z 645

OK for under £40

Advantages: cheap, good for black ink, easy to buy cartridges, "low ink" warning
Disadvantages: annoying software, not so good for colour printing or high quality stuff

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curious_k 16.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Lexmark Z 645

wf640

Advantages: quiet, energy efficient, great wash
Disadvantages: none

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samgaz 15.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hotpoint WF640/645