douglas_green1 Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Have you looked at any of the Rolleiflex SLRs, such as the 6006 and 6003? They are aperture priority automatics with great optics (but VERY costly optics, other than the 80mm lens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 they may not be exactly point and shoot, but I have been working out my photographic muscles this summer with both a Yashica D and a Rolleicord V, for portraits and landscapes......there is a short period of adjustment. I have used them handheld and on tripod. I am pleased with the results. see my portfolio for examples. Hope you find something she likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_sanderson Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 '6x6 MF camera for the wife...' If only I could get a trade like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikal_grass Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Richard, Even though the Mamiya 7 is not 6 x 6, your wife should seriously consider the Mamiya 7. The camera is easy to use, light to carry (I travel with an Mamiya 7 and 65/4.0 lens), and a blast to use. I also like using a Holga, so.......... If she gets the Mamiya 7 she will not be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin martin Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 A good TLR is always worth considering. I still have an old YashicaMat 124G that give great results. The meter's suprisingly good at averaging a scene, the lenses are sharp & the thing weigh's nothing. That should set you back not much over £100. If you wish to spend more then you can look at Rollei's, although you're getting into the realms of used SLR's in price then. The benefits of SLR systems are huge with changeable backs & lenses. A better option to the TLR in my opinion is an SLR. I shoot on a Hasselblad 500CM kit & have never regreted the purchase. This would be my number one recommendation for 6x6 at around £700 for a full camera in good condition. Otherwise the Bronica SQAi is a popular choice in 6x6 although the build quality is nowhere near as good as the Hasselblad's & some find them too plasticy. regards Gavin www.urban-landscapes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r s Posted October 4, 2003 Author Share Posted October 4, 2003 Thanks for all the input here. Just wanted to 'close' the thread by saying that she ended up with a near-mint Mamiya 6MF w/75 lens. It worked out really well. (Great camera that Mamiya..hmmm...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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