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All of these cameras take excellent pictures. YOU should check the list of features to see if one (or more) camera has a particular feature(s) you need. Photos posted on the web will not be of sufficient resolution to determine if one camera is "better" than another.
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Yes! Many years ago I went to one of Hassy's pro shows, 3 6x6 projectors, unbelievable images. Size does matter.
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Way too much! Years ago, before digital got big and the bottom fell out of the MF market, I paid $300US for a very nice example with lens and instruction manual.
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Fleenor, Ebel or Marilian are much more likely to have parts on hand, if needed.
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The 100 has no mirror lock up and a top shutter speed of 1/500. I think it is missing the depth of field preview but I am not sure.
The 101 has mirror lock up (almost always) and 1/1000 and DoF preview.
The 102 has a split image central spot in the viewfinder which I find helpful.
Buy from John Titterington, he sells reconditioned Minoltas on E-bay. Not the cheapest but you will get a camera that works with a guarantee.
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As a previous poster mentioned the Mamiya 6 is not a good choice. I also think you should stop worrying about bokeh and concentrate on getting a good image. Even a short tele lens at a fast shutter speed will throw the background out of focus due to being at or near max aperature. For action 35 mm is a lot easier to handle ...........
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This is probably the best value Rolleiflex to get started with. The lens is excellent. The shutter will probably need a CLA (clean, lube, adjust) since the camera is 60 years old. The Rolleiflex is a beautiful piece of mechanics that will good care, can be left to your grandchildren. You will never heard anyone say "I'm sorry I bought a Rolleiflex TLR." Do a google search to determine value. A very nice example should be 100-200 US dollars, depending on condition.
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In my opinion, no. First off, the camera comes with a warranty. Why buy a second one? Also, what does a second warranty cover that the manufacturers does not? Usually parts that are not likely to fail. Extended warranties are VERY profitable, that is why they are sold (and pushed so hard by salespeople). Save your money. In 30 years I have used/needed an extended warranty once, when I dropped my Walkman (remember those?) in the commode.
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This seller always overprices his stuff. In the long run someone will believe him and pay his price. It's a free market. Of course he will tell you that he knows the market better than you! You should be able to get a comparable camera for half his price. Be patient or call Greg Weber.
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There is a fellow named John Titterington who fixes Minolta SrT series cameras and sells on the major auction site (whose name we do not mention here). He does good work. I think you could 'google' his name and find a nice camera. I have noticed that not all SrT 101 and 102 have the mirror lock-up feature so look carefully. The lock-up lever is on the left side (as you are looking at the camera) of the lens mount.
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I'm afraid I have to agree that Sony makes poor quality products these days. 15-20 years ago Sony was the best so I bought a Sony TV. Right after the warrenty expired it needed a new tuner. Had it replaced at a factory shop. Two years later the new tuner went out. The only TV I actually had to throw away. Bought a Sony DVD player. Dead in 2 years. I don't buy Sony anymore.
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You will never hear anyone say "I'm sorry I bought a Rolleiflex TLR."
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If you want to photograph birds 400 mm is the minimum.
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I have both cameras. The 220 is noticably lighter and thus easier to handle but you do need to get used to winding the film and cocking the shutter. I do not find that to be a problem, one gets into a rhythm. Also, the focusing screen on the 220 is not as bright as on the 330. I suppose it could be changed but it is not something the casual user can do, you will need a good technician. Both cameras are MUCH easier to handle if you attach the "L" grip.
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Koni-Omega or Rapid Omega. Excellent glass, no mirror flopping around, built like a tank but still much easier to handle than an RB/RZ. Check out KEH or the big online auction or sellers on photo.net.
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People can put any price they want on things they are selling, it is theirs. That does not mean they will get their price. I have seen lots of common lenses and cameras labeled "rare", in the hopes that someone will believe it. The 85 mm f1.4 lens is rare, desirable and expensive, the 28 mm 2.8 should not be.
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So, are you two happy with your cameras and the results they produce?
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As good as the new DSLR sounds, I would stick to a proven brand until the bugs, if any, show up and are resolved. Also, the only TV I ever had to throw out in less than 4 years was a Sony and my near-new Sony VCR+DVD player has died. I think Sony is living on past accomplishments.
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If you shop by price alone you will get screwed. Guaranteed. Listen well, B&H or Adorama, no one else. You have been warned.
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This sounds like a good deal for all of this equipment, assuming that the lenses are in good shape. Keep in mind that parts are not available for the chrome lenses so if a chrome lens needs repair you will need a second lens to canibalize. I have never used the chimney finder but the viewing screen on the C220 is less bright than on a C330 or on your 35 mm SLR. I like my C220 'cause it is a lot lighter than my C330. The Hasselblad and the RB are slr's with a big mirror to move and many more parts to need service/repair.
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If you patronize either of the retailers you mentioned you will be writing to this forum again trying to figure out how you paid so much more than the advertised price and how you got screwed over at every step. Listen well, B&H or Adorama, no one else. You have been warned.
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Looks like reticulation to me, too. The cause is often temperature 'shock', large differences in temperature between processing solutions. Normal temp. developer followed by a hot water stop bath could do it. Actually, I think this looks sort of 'artsy', but that probably is not what you wanted from this negative. If you diffuse it in the enlarger it might look interesting?
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Andy wrote: " I hope that I dont get a biased opinion here." but you complain about the "inferrior wide angle optics from Canon". I guess all of the pros who use Canon are missing the boat. If you are going to buy into a system it does make sense to buy into one that is supported. If Canon is so bad and Contax is so good why is it that Canon is still making cameras and Contax is not?
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Minolta (Konica/Minolta) does not make cameras anymore. Not film cameras, not digital cameras. No cameras. Period.
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