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<p>Another update. Got the first roll back the other day. I shot pretty much whatever just to test the functions but I like this one: <a href=" Love the camera, it's a joy to use. Also managed to get an acute matte screen with split image for around 65 usd on a Swedish auction site, so I'm a happy camper. Second roll loaded and ready to go, though I'll be more patient and wait for good photos now that I know that everything works.</p>

<p>An update in case anyone is interested. Got the camera in my hands today and I absolutely love it. It's in even better condition than the pictures led me to believe and everything works great on it. The only thing I'm pretty sure I want to change in the future is the focusing screen. My eyes aren't the best so an acute matte screen to help me with that would probably be a good investment. Anyways, it's loaded with a roll of portra 160 and ready to go. Can't wait to shoot with it.</p>

<p><a name="00cu7i"></a><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=5757137">Roy Ramavarapu</a>, Thanks for the tip. However, I would have to add shipping costs to Sweden and I wouldn't be surprised if I had to pay some form of import tax as well. I'll keep it in mind if I decide to switch to a Rollei in the future though.</p>

<p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=409768">Flavio Egoavil</a>, I hope you're right, though hopefully there won't be any problems to begin with. I'll have to go through a roll of film as soon as I get the camera and send it in immediately.</p>

<p>Thanks <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=2283473">Etienne Winkelmuller</a>. I got it from someone on a Swedish photography forum (I'm from Sweden). I've seen similar condition ones on ebay for around 1000 USD, though that would usually mean added shipping as well. I'm sending my dad to pick this one up, so no extra costs. I just hope that the seller didn't leave out any flaws. The waiting is always the hardest part...</p>

<p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=409768">Flavio Egoavil</a>, thanks for the feedback, I'll try to provide some answers.</p> <p>- I've heard about vibration issues but I don't think that will be much of a problem for me, as I do most of my shooting in daylight. I can always lock the mirror if need be.</p> <p>- Tell that to my neck and shoulders :p</p> <p>- 65mm is wider than I would like, so no go there.</p> <p>- Perhaps a good compliment for portraits but too long for general shooting.</p> <p>- Because the reason I got an analog camera in the first place is that I love the medium format look: <p>- Certainly true and something I did consider for a while.</p> <p>- I'll take a look at that, thanks for the tip.</p> <p>- I did have a look at those but in the end I just couldn't say no to the different experience a waist level viewfinder provides.</p> <p>- Only time I would shoot at f11 is for landscapes, which I shoot very rarely.</p> <p>- That was certainly on my list but they're harder to find than the hasselblad and often more expensive.</p> <p>In the end I came to the conclusion that I would always wonder what a hasselblad is like if I don't try it myself. It remains to be seen if it's the camera I've been looking for or if I'll sell it again after satisfying my curiosity. Either way, can't wait to get my hands on it.</p>

<p>I would like to thank everyone who's contributed with your knowledge, it's much appreciated. Last night I pulled the trigger on a Hasselblad 500cm. I think I got it for a fair price, around 905 USD if I convert it. It looks to be in good condition, the only more obvious marks I could see from the pictures was around the hooks where you attach the back and the corners of the back itself. Can't wait to have it in my hands so I can play with it. If it turns out it's not love at first sight, it shouldn't be a problem to sell it with no or minimal loss. Definitely a great advantage over digital.</p>

<p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=938526">Craig Shearman</a>, I'm using Cactus V5 triggers. They're solid quality but certainly not the most expensive out there. My guess is that the problem lies with the lens/camera.</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=705858">Dave S</a>, lots of info there that I'll keep in mind. The part about Mamiya lenses being designed to be less contrast might very well be true and would also explain some of the perceived softness. I actually add a bit of contrast to the scans (not doing my own scanning yet).</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=4012700">Dani Heller</a>, as much as I would love to be convinced to get something cheaper, those are the two I keep coming back to as well. </p> <p>Here comes my inner monologue, so feel free to skip this part: I don't upgrade or change systems very often. Over the 4 years I've been shooting (late starter) I've only had two digital cameras (we're talking real cameras here, not point and shoot) and one analog. I got the C330 because it was cheap and I simply wanted to try my hand at some film and medium format. Now I've realized that this is something I want to shoot a lot more of, so the next camera I get is intended to be the one I'll shoot film with until it (or I) bites the dust. As such, I don't want to compromise too much, I want a camera that really clicks with me (horrible pun semi intended, apologies). Because of this I've ruled out any Rollei with a 75mm or 3.5 lens; I just know I would keep wondering what it would be like to have the 80mm f2.8 that I wanted from the start.</p> <p>The Rollei is probably the best fit for my main use, snapshots, since there's no question about the size/weight advantage. On the other hand, I do quite a bit of studio portraits, so the ability to shoot that with a longer lens sometime in the future speaks in favor of the Hassy.<br> Another thing the Hassy has going for it is the interchangeable backs. I don't shoot a lot, the roll currently in my camera has been there a couple of months already, so the option to get a second back and have them loaded with, say, one ISO 100 and one 400, would be really nice. The flip side is of course added costs and more stuff. With the Rollei it's a done deal from the start, everything you need right there.</p> <p>On top of all this I made a mistake last night. I went on youtube and watched a couple of videos that showed of the Hassy's shutter sound. I think I fell in love. Damnit. Wonder how I should break that to the Mrs...</p> <p>This might end up with me getting the Hassy just to satisfy my curiosity. If it turns out to be a quick fling I can always sell it without losing any money (great advantage over digital) or, if it turns out to be a lasting love, I can stop looking.</p> <p>Sorry for the rant.</p>

<p>Thanks <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=586046">Thomas K.</a>, glad you like my stuff.</p> <p>Thanks everyone for the clarification of rolleiflex vs rolleicord. I think I'll keep looking for a flex. Even though I could probably live with a 75mm f3.5, I would always keep pining for that 80mm f2.8.</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=1459982">David Bebbington</a>, you're probably right that the lens on my C330 isn't the best. There are some marks on the coating and that might also be contributing to the softness, though it does seem plenty sharp at f4. I got it pretty cheap though. As my first venture into analog, I didn't want to spend too much on it.</p>

<p>Thanks <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=2283473">Etienne Winkelmuller</a>, lots of good info there. A rolleiflex is on my radar as well but I've had trouble finding one for a good price. I'll definitely be looking for one without meter that you mention, since I'm fine without one. The're not as sexy as the hasselblad but they are rather cute :p Definitely seems to win when it comes to small/light. I don't need TTL flash since I do everything manually anyway, just need it to trigger properly.</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=23754">Robin Smith</a>, I'll have a look at the Yashicamat, thanks for the suggestion.</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=1998172">Louis Meluso</a>, I've seen that mentioned elsewhere, I'll have to take a closer look at that.</p> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=586046">Thomas K</a>, what's the difference between a rolleicord and a rolleiflex? How do they compare in terms of lenses and size? Anyone that can enlighten me?</p>

<p>A while back I got my first ever analog camera, a Mamiya C330. It's a lot of fun to shoot with and I love the results. However, it does start to weigh a bit after a while, so I'm looking around for something a bit lighter. Also something in a bit better condition (got this one fairly cheap). I've spent a fair amount of time looking around myself but I'm sure there are people here with a lot more knowledge who can help me narrow down the options a bit more.<br> One camera I'm developing a serious crush on is the Hasselblad 500cm. Gorgeous to look at and I hear only good things about the glass.<br> This is what I'm looking for in a camera:<br> * Smaller/lighter than the C330.<br> * Cheaper is better. The 500cm is as far as I can go, but I would prefer it if you could persuade me to spend less :p Let's just say 1000 USD as the upper limit for convenience sake.<br> * Sharp 80mm f2.8 lens. I feel that the lens for my C330 is on the soft side wide open, though some of that might be because focus isn't perfect.<br> * No need for interchangable lenses. I'm fine with a single lens as long as it's good.<br> * No smaller than 6x6. I would be happy to shoot 6x7 or 6x9 but I would assume that throws smaller/lighter out the window. So 6x6 is probably the way to go.<br> * Waistlevel viewfinder is preferable, there's just something about it that appeals to me. I wouldn't rule out something like a rangefinder though.<br> I intend to use the camera mostly for snapshots, which is why I want it to be a bit easier to carry around. I would however definitely use it for my portrait work as well if it's reliable with flash, something which my C330 isn't (sometimes fires, sometimes doesnt, and it doesn't like my radio triggers at all).<br> I hope that's enough information for you to give me some recommendations. Looking forward to agonizing for hours over all the choices...</p>