Hi Lisa,
You stumbled on one of the elements of my dilema: to have just the 645 format
camera in the Bronica and use it for pretty much everything or to spend less on
the 645 and also have a larger 6x9 or 6x7 camera. Your message mentioned
getting the 45mmm for landscapes, have you enjoyed using the bronica for that
purpose? I keep telling myself that if I went the Bronica route, I would still
have a negative that is so much larger than a slide. Yet to have that
realllllllly big negative....
Also, for traveling light, as to a foreign country, if you had to choose, would
you take our fuji or the bronica? My plan is that plus a digital p/s camera.
Thanks!

Lisa Tang <pigmentia@...> wrote:Hi, Paul.

I own both the Bronica RF645 and the Fuji GA645 Zi.

I like both of them but still prefer the BRonica RF645
because I have more manual control over it. The only
thing is, I think I should buy the 45mm lens for the
Bronica for better landscapes, but that's about $700
more. Portraits are wonderful. I've done some
beautiful group portraits with the 65mm lens that
comes with the kit.

~lisa




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> 2. Re: advice needed
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> 3. Re: Re: advice needed
> From: Paul

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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:26:02 -0000
> From: "Paul
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> Subject: advice needed
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 04:22:16 -0000
> From: smanga50
> Subject: Re: advice needed
>
> 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
>
"
>
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.
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 07:13:21 -0800 (PST)
> From: Paul

> Subject: Re: Re: advice needed
>
>
> Ooooops, the last sentence of my post should have
> read I don't really like the 6x6 format, hence
> selling the Yashica, so the Mamiya 6 is out. Not
> that this really matters as I have gotten a dose of
> reality and don't think I could ever get a Mamiya 6
> or 7 for around $1,100 to $1,200.
> --- In mfrangefindercameras@yahoogroups.com, "Paul
>
"
>
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
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