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<p>Thanks Colin and Howard.</p>

<p>Hi, could someone point me in the direction of a list of weather sealed bodies and lenses or simply tell me as much as you know yourself.<br>

Thanks in advance,<br>

Peter.</p>

<p>Thanks for your replies guys.</p>

<p>Hi, I'd like to know if any SQ-A lenses or backs can be used on the GS-1.<br>

Thanks in advance.<br>

Peter.</p>

<p>Thanks D Thomas for clarifying that with me.</p>

<p>Can I just check with you guys... Is it by design that the mirror stays up after a shot is taken, only going back down again when the film is wound on thus cocking the shutter? That's how my SQ-A is behaving. Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Ahhh, I've put a film in and all is working as expected.<br>

Are Mamiya medium format SLRs as noisey as this Bronica - really loud mirror slap!<br>

Thanks for your response Dave.</p>

<p>Hi. I have just acquired an SQ-A from ebay which was described as working perfectly. The problem is the shutter only seems to cock when it's set to 'c' on the mirror lock up switch and not when it's set to 'n' which would be normal shooting with the mirror down.<br>

Is this normal?<br>

What happens is that when the camera is set to 'n' on the mirror lock-up switch and with the multiple exposure switch set straight up when I wind the film advance crank it travels as normal but instead of coming to a stop it makes a loud click and keeps going round indefinitely. It does stop when in mirror lock 'c' setting and shutter fires as I have mentioned already.<br>

Please advise!<br>

Thanks in advance,<br>

Peter.</p>

<p>Thanks for all your responses, they've been very helpful.</p>

<p>Hi, could you please tell me what systems there are that allow for both 6x6 and 6x4.5 or any other combination of sizes? I don't have a preference but would like the ability to use more than one size.<br>

Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to Alex, JDM and Vincenzo. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>Hi Paul. A belated thankyou for your response. I can't remember how I resolved this but everything's fine now!</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to Rob, Arthur and M M for your replies.</p>

<p>A belated thankyou to all who contributed. Your comments were much appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks for comments so far. I think I'm going to get a 35mm rangefinder and a 6x6 TLR, probably a Yashica and see how things go from there!</p>

<p>Sorry, probably didn't explain myself properly (and still mightn't!). Yes Dave, I want a lens for my A200 that is at least as wide as a 24mm lens on a 35mm (or full frame) camera, so as you you say, I need to get a lens whose true focal length is at least 15.7mm or wider, given the 1.53x crop factor!<br>

Is there an appreciable difference in images taken at 24mm and 25.4mm (which is what you say 16mm would be on my A200) or even 26.1mm (which is what 17mm would be on my A200). Sorry to be so amateurish, but I am less than an amateaur! I really only want a frugal way of experiencing images beyond the 28mm (thats ~18mm on APS-C) mark.<br>

Yes Wouter, I had an 18-55 and 18-70 but am submitting to the lust for something wider - I don't know - there seems to be a nicer or more unique feel to images taken on wider lenses, if you see what I'm getting at. I appreciate your replies...</p>

<p>Hi. I want to get something that works out at 24mm at least, on my A200. Ive' been thinking about the Minolta AF 17-35 F2.8-4 D and also read that the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF could be better. I also read a review on Dyxum that said there are better wide angle lenses than the Minolta AF 17-35 F2.8-4 D that are suitable for an APS-C camera. What does everyone think and recommend (bearing in mind I am an amateur who just wants something beyond the standard range of what is considered wide at 28mm). Thanks.</p>

<p>Hi, what cameras are there out there for under $100 (yes, ebay) that would be a nice/novel way to try out rangefinders, both 35mm and medium format? I'm thinking of getting a Minolta Hi-Matic (7s, 7sII, 9, 11) for the fast aperture and reputedly good quality lens but have no ideas about medium format. Thanks in advance. Peter.</p>

<p>I read a review of the Sony 50mm 1.8 DT saying it was better to go for that than a minolta 50mm based on optical quality and price. Anyone have any thoughts on that?</p>

<p>Hi. I just got an a200 as my first DSLR. I'm very much an amateur photographer at best I have a Minolta 35-105mm 3.5-4.5 and want to extend my range with possibly one of the lenses mentioned in the subject heading above. I'm inviting your opinions and technical comparisons concerning these lenses. Looking forward to your replies...</p>