Hi Paul,
YOU seem quite sure about the effect of Film Plane and Film flatness.
Suggest you go for the BRONICA 645. This has a Modern Meter and its
6x4.5 format is designed to hold the film real flat.
Its only problem is when you have to shoot in 'LANDSCAPE' mode, therby
turning the body vertical.
Presentlyam using a PLAUBEL MAKINA 67 and enjoying that huge negative
in landscape alone.
Check out the BRONICA and if possible shoot a roll with it.
The added advantage of interchangable lenses is there as well.
Sunil Manga, INDIA.




--- In mfrangefindercameras@yahoogroups.com, "Paul <paul6x9@y...>"
<paul6x9@y...> wrote:
> 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.