Medium Format cameras like a hasselblad?

Question

I'm looking for a medium format camera in the style of a typical hasselblad, however, i only want to spend about 150 pounds on this.

At the minute, i can only find a kiev 88 similar, but beyond that, i don't know ny other cameras like this.

Any help, Thanks.

Answer 1

I shoot 6x7 with an RB67 Pro S. I don't know if you can get one for 150 pounds, let alone with a lens. But the results can be fantastic:



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You may just need to save more money before you can expect to get a decent MF camera.



Another option to look into would be a TLR. They are generally less expensive than TLRs and I think it's easier to find a TLR that shoots 6x6 than it is to find one that shoots 6x7, but you can get fantastic results out of a good TLR as well.



Good luck!

Answer 2

I would never recommend the Kiev 80 to anybody. I tried one many years ago because there was no way I could ever afford a Hasselbled, and it was utterly dreadful - the lens was so poor that I actually got better results from an Olympus Pen - not the current one, but a film camera which produced half-frame negatives i.e approx 18 x 24 mm, as opposed to the Kiev's (almost) 60 x 60 mm (actually about 58 mm square). Although even geriatric Hasselblads are a horrible price, you might be able to pick up a second hand Bronica SQA for a fraction of the price of an aged Hasselblad, or even a Bronica GS1 (a 6 x 7 model) , a Mamiya RB67 another 6 x 7 and free of batteries) or its replacement, the RZ67 (very battery dependent) - any of those, despite being a fraction of the price of a Hasselblad will give excellent results (I know because I've hired them all at one point or another) and (especially in the case of the Bronica) I would defy anybody to tell they weren't taken on a Hasselblad - they also have far better screens - that has always been a weak point oh 'blads - poor screens. Actually, I've just remembered another, discomtinued many years ago, but still available - the Rollei SL 66 i.e. single lens reflex, 6 x 6 - has the (expensive) advantage that there was a range of incredible lenses to go with it. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

You will have to buy second hand for that price.

Hasselblads are about the most expensive you can buy.

Good Medium Format cameras are Mamiya , Bronica or Rollei and I'm sure you'll get a second hand one reasonably.



I wouldn't go for the Kiev or any of the Lomo type.

Answer 4

you've a decision of formats with one hundred twenty roll movie and of route, your selection impacts the kind available. you will get a suitable Rolleiflex for the speed you want besides the actual undeniable actuality that the utmost end Rollei's pick excess of that. Yashicas with Yashinon lenses are a lot less extreme priced and actually in a position and numerous the jap Rollei clones are suitable to employ. i pick my Walzflex over my Yashicas any day. All those are 6x6cm format. there are a form of 6x4.5 and 6x9 folding cameras as strong as 6x6. The great Ikonta 6x4.5 folder is a gorgeous little pocket/handbag sized digicam,smaller folded, than many 35mm cameras. The 6x6 and 6x9 fashions are higher regardless of the undeniable fact that merely as effective to employ. it is regularly occurring to locate 75 year historic fashions of those in one hundred% operating order. The 6x9s have an insert that makes them 6x4.5 so that you get extra images on a roll and with a telephoto very last result when you think about that the 105mm lense is two cases that of a familiar 6x4.5 lense. The Russian Mockba copies are also best even regardless of the undeniable fact that constrained in centers. they have awesome lenses and they seem to be a lot less extreme priced. Agfa (record & Isolette 3) made rangefinder 6x6 and 6x9 folders regardless of the undeniable fact that the bellows are suspect. From Germany, Franka and Balda (great Baldix, great Baldax) also made some suitable coupled and uncoupled Rangefinder focussing 6x6 folders. in case you want exchangeable lenses then i'd recommend the "great is gorgeous" Mamiya Press/time-honored type. For the centers provided they're rather very cheap. $500 would get you the digicam, some backs (those contemporary differing formats *) and 2 or 3 the finest option awesome lenses. keep another £500 and there is a 50mm lense which will be between the necessary widest available for 6x9 format. *6x4.5/6x6/6x7/6x9.

Answer 5

Around £200 seems to be a pretty standard price on decent medium format gear on eBay and similar sites, I prefer the 645 format, 12 images from a roll of film rather than 8. It does cost around £20 - £30 to buy, process and scan the negatives, so it's not a cheap option, running costs are high.



I have a Mamiya 645. They are all slow and 'clunky' to operate, sports cameras they are not, they are really studio/landscape cameras.



Chris

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The Mamiya RB67 comes with my highest recommendation. On eBay you can pick up an RB67 with the standard 90mm for around £200 if youre lucky. A little bit beyond your budget, but totally worth it. It is an awesome camera.