Oliver Racz
(K=169) - Comment Date 6/12/2004
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I'm can't answer all your questions, because I am in the same situation as you, but I've taken a couple of rolls with a 6x6 TLR, and I can answer your second question. Yes, the difference between 35mm and 6x6 is really really huge, so 6x4.5 should also be noticably better. It's two different worlds.
While I can't give you any particular advice on your other questions, you might want to have a look at this site:
http://medfmt.8k.com/
Happy shooting!
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Oliver Racz
(K=169) - Comment Date 6/12/2004
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I'm sorry, I thought you wrote 10x15 inches. Are you sure you need to shoot medium format for 10x15cm size prints? The difference might not be so obvious then.
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Billy Cobb
(K=436) - Comment Date 6/13/2004
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1.What camera would you recomend in terms of ease of use for a total beginner, which will not exceed 1300 euros (1600 USD)?
AFAIK Mamiya is the only MFR that offers an slr in the price range you suggested.
2.If I start printing my 645 negs, will I see any noticeable difference at sizes like 10*15cm or 13*18cm?
I'm not sure *you* will see the difference but the gain in DETAIL going from 35mm to 645 is quite noticeable, even at 8x10.
3.What are the cheapest options for a scanner/slide projector which can handle 645 format?
The Epson 3170 or 4870 are the most affordable options though you'll find that a dedicated film scanner such as the Microtech 120rt would yield much better results than either of the flatbeds.
FWIW I shoot primarilly 645/67 ... Mamiya 645AF and RZ67 systems and use the old Epson 1640SU Photo scanner
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Matej Maceas
(K=24381) - Comment Date 6/14/2004
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1. Kiev 88
2. Depending on what lens your enlarger has, you might find it a problem to print MF negs at 10x15cm - because this size is too small :-)
3. I just scan the prints.
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vaidotas
(K=218) - Comment Date 6/16/2004
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1. Used TLR - Rolleiflex with Planar 2.8 (age doesn't matter). Used SLR - Hasselblad with Planar 80/2.8 (circa 20 y.o.)
I mean 6x6cm format. I can't see any reason to choose 6x4.5
2.Yes of course.
3. Epson Perfection 3200 (400$)
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 6/17/2004
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There are some really wonderful used MF cameras available in the price range you've given. You could pick up a Hasselblad or Mamiya without much difficulty at all.
I'm shooting a Bronica which is 6x6 rather than 6 x 4.5. I got the camera, lenses, viewfinder for 350.00 US. So, I'm CERTAIN that you can get a really nice Bronica, a pretty nice Mamiya and an OK Hassy for the price you've set.
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 6/24/2004
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I was mistaken. My Bronica is a 6 x 4.5 and NOT a 6x6. I read somehwhere that it was 6x6 but upon review of my first set of contact sheets....it is most definitely 6 x 4.5!!
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