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elbie
15th April 2008, 12:07 PM
Hi all,
I'm looking to get a medium format camera-preferably with a changeable back and not too expensive as I'm new to medium format and can't afford anything too swanky! Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Bandit
15th April 2008, 12:44 PM
If you need a removable back, probably the cheapest option is going to be a Bronica ETRS or a Mamiya 645. Check out ebay..there should be a few to chose from :)
Stemmy
15th April 2008, 12:47 PM
Bronicas are superb. I would go down that route.
elbie
15th April 2008, 12:55 PM
do you know if the Brontica ETRS comes with a specific lens or does it vary?
Bandit
15th April 2008, 12:57 PM
do you know if the Brontica ETRS comes with a specific lens or does it vary?

The standard lens is an 75 mm ( like a 50mm on a 35mm camera) :)
Bandit
15th April 2008, 12:59 PM
A typical example

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZENZA-BRONICA-ETRS-MEDIUM-FORMAT-CAMERA-75mm-2-8-LENS_W0QQitemZ360043047875QQihZ023QQcategoryZ3350Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
elbie
15th April 2008, 01:00 PM
excellent thanks a mill! is there anything else i should take into consideration when buying medium format? im only used to normal 35mm.
Bandit
15th April 2008, 01:11 PM
excellent thanks a mill! is there anything else i should take into consideration when buying medium format? im only used to normal 35mm.

Well as standard they don't come with a metering head. They cost a fortune too so I would not bother. So you will need a light meter of some sort.

Also cosider medium format cameras realy need a tripod. The way you work with them is much more structured, each frame costs money. plan your shot and compose with care. They ain't a point and shoot hope for ther best camera..I would say probably one of the best ways to learn togin :ok: