bob_chong

<i>no people wanted to see the "multivision show" about the new H1</i><BR><BR>

Not surprising, since who would want to sit through such a thing except for brand cultists. And these same fans are too busy crying and ripping their hair out, screaming that the apocalypse is upon us.

Naturally, the answer to your first question is already here.

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00031D

The second question has probably been answered, too, but I'm too lazy to look it up. I guess that makes two of us. ;-)

Before everyone chimes in with their recommendations, from Leica to a 4x5, I'm wondering just how important size and weight are in your decision?

The reason I ask is that on picture quality alone, the three systems you mentioned are all top-notch (but there is always some angels-on-a-pinhead quibbling about quality differences). Get the cameras in your hands--rent, borrow, or at least play with them for a few minutes in a store--and you might be able to narrow the field right then and there.

Have you looked at the Fuji GA645zi? It might be a good compromise among the size, weight, and versatility concerns. And if you can't fit a tripod, what about a monopod?

"Now that I know how lousy my Contax 645 system is."

Please, please--no one else add any more personal opinions. It might hurt poor Tom's feelings. He may have to go on a sarcastic tirade again because two people found his system not to their own liking.

First of all, this site (photo.net) has lots of info and links already. Do a search for "folders" and you will find tons of info. That being said, try these also:

http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/cameras.html

http://www.cleanimages.com/articles/MediumFormatInYourPocket/

http://www.amdmacpherson.com/classiccameras/index.html

http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/index_e.html

http://homepage.mac.com/mattdenton/photo/cameras/folders.html

And of course, you can always go to eBay, look at the folders there, then do your own Web searches for specs on individual cameras.

RE: why the URL won't work

Somehow, a extra space got added in the URL given above. Cutting and pasting shouldn't be that hard, but so be it.

http://www.photo.net/photo/1009793

"Discussing the future of a particular camera model is ironic in the extreme on the verge of the anniversary of 9/11. "

How is this ironic in any way? Was Pentax's USA headquarters at the Twin Towers or something?

Sorry, I fail to see "irony" here. Or maybe you're using Alanis Morissette's definition of irony. Wait, even her definition doesn't work.

Shoule we all fall silent from all discussions until 9/12? In fact, I hope this forum shuts down completely for the next week, just to avoid any instances of irony.

Jeff:

Name names! Put your testimony in the user recommendations section.

Stay far away from Manfred Schmidt. The price on every camera they sell is 2 or 3 times what it is supposed to be.

And the rapair "fellow" is less than stellar, despite the undeserved cult following he has.

There is lots of information already here. Do a search for "scala," and many threads will come up about B&W slides and everything related to reverse processing et al. that you asked about (i.e., not just scala).

Or just sit back and wait for the responses to roll in.

here's a chart of zeiss folders:

http://www.wctatel.net/web/crye/z-i120.htm

"If the tripod shots are sharp and the handheld ones are soft, it's camera shake"

Wouldn't that mean "person shake," not camera shake?

RE: "An old trick...simply remove 40% from a med format(645 or 6x6) lenses focal length to get a approximate 35mm equal.(40% of 80=32 80-32=48.)"

Hmmm...wouldn't it be easier to just multiply by 60% in the first place? No wonder we (the U.S.) always rank low in math.

Try this link:

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=001bZJ

There's also a book:

William Steinberg, Minolta Twin-Lens Reflex Guide, 1968 -- Covers the Autocord III and CdS III only, plus a bit of technique. Has 95 pages.

Rant: Why are there even admonishments to search the archives before posting a new question (in red and boldface in two different places on the post new question page)? They seem to do no good whatsoever.

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=000AiC

With a name like Heinz Grasshoff, it's gotta be good.