I've been into 35mm photography for over 35 years. It has been fun, but I long for a larger image. I've ruled out Large Format, because of complexity and hassle. I focus on (pardon the pun) landscape and some wildlife photography. I'm looking for a camera system that is relatively portable, can be handheld at times and produces very good images.
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Right now, I'm looking at the Bronica GS1, Mamiya RZ67 ProII and the Pentax 67. All are good cameras, but after reviewing as much data as possible and handling them in a camera store, I've formed some initial opinions. The Mamiya is an excellent camera, but is very expensive, very heavy and seems to work best as a studio camera. The Pentax looks to be well built and has nice lenses, but is an old design and feels somewhat awkward. The Bronica feels light and handy, and seems well built. But I'm concerned about the lack of lenses and about it's long-term ability to survive in the future.
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Any opinions about these cameras, especially in comparison to the Bronica?
Which one: Bronica GS1 vs Mamiya RZ67 vs Pentax 67?
in Medium Format
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I've been into 35mm photography for over 35 years. It has been fun, but I long for a larger image. I've ruled out Large Format, because of complexity and hassle. I focus on (pardon the pun) landscape and some wildlife photography. I'm looking for a camera system that is relatively portable, can be handheld at times and produces very good images.
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Right now, I'm looking at the Bronica GS1, Mamiya RZ67 ProII and the Pentax 67. All are good cameras, but after reviewing as much data as possible and handling them in a camera store, I've formed some initial opinions. The Mamiya is an excellent camera, but is very expensive, very heavy and seems to work best as a studio camera. The Pentax looks to be well built and has nice lenses, but is an old design and feels somewhat awkward. The Bronica feels light and handy, and seems well built. But I'm concerned about the lack of lenses and about it's long-term ability to survive in the future.
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Any opinions about these cameras, especially in comparison to the Bronica?
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Thanks in advance from a medium format beginner.