WTB: Medium Format Camera (Page 2): I went that same route, studying film at our community college. MEDIUM FORMAT .... a step up. I bought a Nikon D2s. I'm 92 years old and never used...

Wes Loc: Dallas

I went that same route, studying film at our community college. MEDIUM FORMAT .... a step up. I bought a Nikon
D2s. I'm 92 years old and never used it because it's a little heavy. If you think $100.00 is reasonable it can be yours. Postge will be at actual cost.

Wes Loc: Dallas

Nikon DS2 Sorry, Iorgot to include the image.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Wes wrote:

Nikon DS2 Sorry, Iorgot to include the image.

Did you forget to read the title of this thread?

PlymouthWoodworker Loc: Plymouth, MA

Grumpy2k wrote:

I’m looking for a medium format camera that won’t break the bank. I’ve been taking photography classes at the local community college, including shooting film. I’d like to explore shooting medium format, but as a novice I don’t feel I can justify spending $$$ at this point. Just thought I’d put it out there. Never hurts to ask. 😊

Hi Grumpy2k,
I have a Mamiya C220 twin lens reflex camera in excellent condition. It will take both 120 and 220 film. I have 3 interchangeable Mamiya Sekor lenses for it: 80mm f/2.8, 65mm f/3.5 wide angle, and 180mm f/4.5 telephoto. Body and lenses are all in excellent condition. Yields great images, but have not used it since going digital. It does not have an internal exposure meter, so I also have a Pentax 1 degree spot meter with original case. I am willing to see the meter as a separate item, but I would prefer to sell the camera and 3 lenses as a set. I would be looking for about $500 for the camera/lens set, and would include the original manual and several filters for B&W photography in addition to the UV filters that are already on the lenses. I would part with the Pentax meter for about $250. Please Private Message me if you are interested. I can post pictures of the equipment if you like.
Thanks!

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

Grumpy2k wrote:

I’m looking for a medium format camera that won’t break the bank. I’ve been taking photography classes at the local community college, including shooting film. I’d like to explore shooting medium format, but as a novice I don’t feel I can justify spending $$$ at this point. Just thought I’d put it out there. Never hurts to ask. 😊

Grumpy2K!

Except for the Pentax MF cameras I have or have used just about all the cameras mentioned in other Hoggers replies. I even bought a Mamiya RB67 from MTshooter when he closed his store which I subsequently traded last year for a Nikon D3s body!

One way to save some bucks is to look for "Users or Bargains!" Back in the day, there were plenty of film cameras that had their bumps and scratches but because they were built like a brick sh*t house, they were still plenty useful.

Twin lens reflexes seem to be the best route or an older folding bellows/lens type.

If you're really in a bind, there's always Diana! See:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/549573-REG/Lomography_560_Diana_F_Fixed_Focus.html

I have a couple that I bought for $10 each used and even gave one to a friend who was also experimenting with film.

You might be surprised by some marvelous Diana images! Google: "Photography using Diana cameras."

Be well! Ed

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

VTMatwood wrote:

…1. Mamiya RZ67. A no frills 6x7 camera with inte... (show quote)

I believe you have it backwards. The RB67 is the older pure mechanical camera - no electronic connections, no auto exposure and certainly no AF regardless of lenses. The newer RZ has some electronic functions.

brian007 Loc: In but not from Huntington Beach, CA

Consider a Holga 120. Cheap (about $40-50 new, less if bought used), all plastic and capable of interesting images. You'll have vignetting in the corners and "soft" images and maybe even a light leak. But they're a lot of fun and many a good picture has been made by Holgas.

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Contrary to advice previously given about TLR's, ... (show quote)

Thanks Jim! I did not know that and was unknowingly giving bad info. Never too old to learn new stuff!

EricMGB1974 Loc: Elmira, NY

If you wouldn't be put off by a rangefinder the old Koni Omega or Rapid Omega 6x7 cameras are real bargains. They are fully manual mechanical cameras and require use of an external lightmeter. All models have interchangeable lenses and backs, while the Koni Omega M and Rapid Omega 200 have interchangeable magazine backs allowing you to change films mid roll. 120 and 220 backs are available and there were 4 lenses made, a 58mm f5.6 wide angle (later renamed 60mm but it's the same lens) with a dedicated external finder, a 90mm f3.5 normal, a 135mm f3.5 short telephoto (rare) and a 180mm f4.5 telephoto. The 90, 135 and 180 all have framelines in the finder and the 58mm can be approximated by using the full finder if you don't have the external finder.

Grumpy2k Loc: California

brian007 wrote:

Consider a Holga 120. Cheap (about $40-50 new, less if bought used), all plastic and capable of interesting images. You'll have vignetting in the corners and "soft" images and maybe even a light leak. But they're a lot of fun and many a good picture has been made by Holgas.

Yeah, I've seen those advertised for sale, but they don't appeal to me. Might be fun to horse around with, but not something I think I'd take seriously.

Grumpy2k Loc: California

EricMGB1974 wrote:

If you wouldn't be put off by a rangefinder the ol... (show quote)

I'll look into those. Thanks!

Grumpy2k Loc: California

elee950021 wrote:

Grumpy2K!

If you're really in a bind, there's always Diana! See:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/549573-REG/Lomography_560_Diana_F_Fixed_Focus.html

That seems along the same lines as the Holgas. Not sure I want to go *that* cheap. :-)

Grumpy2k Loc: California

EricMGB1974 wrote:

If you wouldn't be put off by a rangefinder the old Koni Omega or Rapid Omega 6x7 cameras are real bargains. They are fully manual mechanical cameras and require use of an external lightmeter. All models have interchangeable lenses and backs, while the Koni Omega M and Rapid Omega 200 have interchangeable magazine backs allowing you to change films mid roll.

Those look worth looking into. Thanks!

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

The Maymia 645 is a reasonably priced medium format camera. The accessories are reasonably priced and available. Good quality lenses. The downside is the back is not changeable until the film roll is exposed. The Hasselblad is quite a bit more expensive but the film magazines have a dark slide so you can change film types mid shoot by changing backs. KEH is where I bought mine. Even bargain equipment is serviceable in many instances.

ARS Loc: Southeast Florida

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Contrary to advice previously given about TLR's, ... (show quote)

I have a Rolli, the first time I saw the Mamiya I was amazed at how much larger it was.