Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Whoops - that was supposed to be off list... Tim A > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Rob > Schneider/Laura Tully > Sent: April 16, 2001 7:25 AM > To: Leica-Users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] RE: Medium format camera for a Leica user? > > > Pete Su wrote: > > > I use a Mamiya 6. Most with Tri-X or some other relatively fast film. > > > > In good light, it handles very well hand held. In dim light, > it's OK on a > > tripod, but not perfect. > > > > Handheld, these things handle as nicely as a Leica, IMHO. And, > no verticals! > > > Pete is right. The Mamiya 6 is a fantastic, very Leica-like medium > format camera. Everyone should own one -- if they just weren't so > darn hard to find in superb condition. > > Fortunately for the frustrated I happen to have a Mamiya 6MF w/75mm > f/3.5 lens, in immaculate condition, for sale. > > ;-) > > Drop me a line off list. > > Rob Schneider > >