[Leica] Mamiya 7 II for travel - spend my money (carefully)

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Eric,

The 7 II is a great camera. Super lenses, light weight, good RF, 120  
and 220, and the shutter is quieter  then a M3. I have tried most of  
the MF cameras and except for a Rollei, find most of them too heavy.  
I have a Hassy but when running out of the house I grab the 7 II.  
It's a fine choice.

The only problem I have with the system is the gap in lens focal  
lengths. I have the 65mm which is equivalent to a 31mm I think. Next  
is the 80mm, equivalent to a 39mm and then the 150mm equivalent to a  
71mm. I just wish they made a 90 or 100mm equivalent to 50mm.

Len


On Mar 7, 2007, at 11:10 AM, Eric Korenman wrote:

> Ok - so the Hassie has been sitting too idle for too long.
> I need to shake things up - I'd like to to do more travel MF photos
> and I am thinking of going back to a Mamiya RF system. I had a 6 for
> awhile and liked it.
>
> I tried hiking with a Hassie -- boy that sucked - plus lack of tripod
> reall took its toll.
>
> Goal: Lightweight travel MF system with a monopod.
> I am thinking of buying a used Mamiya 7 II and 80mm lens.
>
> Any other suggestions for camera? I looked into Fuji too, but always
> seem to get steered back to the Mamiya 7 for optical quality.
>
> Monopod suggestions also welcome - needs to be lightweight and quickly
> attachable/detachable.
>
> So -- spend my money - but be frugal!
>
> thanks
> Eric
>
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