Ok, I need some advice. Over the next few weeks, I will be getting
rid of some Canon SLR and Nikonos gear that I don't plan to use,
ever, along with a Yashica Mat 124G. I figure I will have
(hopefully) $1,200+ or so. Here is where I need your help: which MF
rangefinder camera(s) to buy. I shoot landscapes and some family
stuff and travel. Here are the options I was considering:
1) Bronica RF645 (with rebate I can swing it new!)
2) Fuji GA645 and one of:
a. Graflex XLRF
b. Mamiya Universal
c. Baby graphic with roll film back
d. Kodak Medalist II
3) Fuji GS645 with one of a, b, c or d from above
4) Try to swing a Mamiya 7 (doubtful)
5) Try to swing a Plaubel Makina 67 (doubtful)
I have pretty much ruled out 6x9 folders due to their problem with
the lens/film plane issue. If it helps, I plan to travel some to
Europe (I am from USA) and would probably not take the larger (a, b,
c, d list) format camera and plan to travel to some narrow canyons
(wide angle lens becomes a must). I would also consider a Koni –
Omega/Omega Rapid but would really like to have the capability of a
6x9 negative. I don't really like the 6x9 format, hence selling the
Yashica, so the Mamiya 6 is out.