HELP: New format on my medium format to shake things up.

[themanthatwasused]

I want to shake things up and experience something new. Been contemplating on getting a new medium format, but i want something that forces me to learn new things thus sparking my otherwise stagnant mind.

Looking at a few choices here.
1. Rangefinder ( Mamiya 6)
-I'm not yet familiar with rangefinder cameras, and a bit suspicious of not seeing what i am capturing.
2. Folders ( Ikonta)
- There are a lot of choices but I'm not that keen on scale focusing. Or i will love it for it has that element of chance that i hold dear in my photography. Still not sure. I might call this the easy way.

Pros and cons for both of them i have yet to know but still researching...
If possible a not so bulky set up like the holga but with enough control for me to experiment on.
Believe me i have been with beasts before.

Ha ha in writing this i feel like I'm pushing the requirements too hard.
A camera that can be great static ( in a tripod) and light enough that I can carry around when traveling.

Do you have a camera in mind that you can suggest? help.

 

[Dslrman]

A Seagull TLR will always makes my day whenever I am in the mood for MF. Its very affordable, utilitarian and boxy; always fits into my camera bag. The picture it delivers is acceptable too.

I want to shake things up and experience something new. Been contemplating on getting a new medium format, but i want something that forces me to learn new things thus sparking my otherwise stagnant mind.

Looking at a few choices here.
1. Rangefinder ( Mamiya 6)
-I'm not yet familiar with rangefinder cameras, and a bit suspicious of not seeing what i am capturing.
2. Folders ( Ikonta)
- There are a lot of choices but I'm not that keen on scale focusing. Or i will love it for it has that element of chance that i hold dear in my photography. Still not sure. I might call this the easy way.

Pros and cons for both of them i have yet to know but still researching...
If possible a not so bulky set up like the holga but with enough control for me to experiment on.
Believe me i have been with beasts before.

Ha ha in writing this i feel like I'm pushing the requirements too hard.
A camera that can be great static ( in a tripod) and light enough that I can carry around when traveling.

Do you have a camera in mind that you can suggest? help.

 

[pchong]

Mamiya RF is fabulous. Both the 7 and 6 have fantastic lenses. Very good.

I want to shake things up and experience something new. Been contemplating on getting a new medium format, but i want something that forces me to learn new things thus sparking my otherwise stagnant mind.

Looking at a few choices here.
1. Rangefinder ( Mamiya 6)
-I'm not yet familiar with rangefinder cameras, and a bit suspicious of not seeing what i am capturing.
2. Folders ( Ikonta)
- There are a lot of choices but I'm not that keen on scale focusing. Or i will love it for it has that element of chance that i hold dear in my photography. Still not sure. I might call this the easy way.

Pros and cons for both of them i have yet to know but still researching...
If possible a not so bulky set up like the holga but with enough control for me to experiment on.
Believe me i have been with beasts before.

Ha ha in writing this i feel like I'm pushing the requirements too hard.
A camera that can be great static ( in a tripod) and light enough that I can carry around when traveling.

Do you have a camera in mind that you can suggest? help.

 

[csisfun]

Some folders have rangefinders inbuilt into them. Best of both worlds, man!

 

[themanthatwasused]

Thanks for the response, im actually using a Mamiya C220 right now and i have nothing to say but great things about it... I just need a bit of shake up. I am actually looking at the Mamiya 6. What are your feedbacks with this camera, for those who had the pleasure of using it. Be it travelling or just a casual scene mounted on the tripod. Any pros or con on the camera.
Thanks in advance.

PS. here are the shots that i made from my beloved mamiya.

http://howtodisappearcompletelyandneverbefound.wordpress.com/

Cheers

 

[squall]

Get a Polaroid 110b converted to use packfilm.

 

[sabrewolf]

If money is no object, get the Bessa III http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=81
Fix lens though, unlike the Mamiya 6/7

 

[Dslrman]

The contender, The Fujifilm 667 can also be considered.

Actually I am trying to decide between this two camera for my future wishlist.

Anyone can comment on these two cameras? They all seems comparable, but I am gearing towards 667 due to the colour representation which is more natural and suits my eye and the contrast is not as exaggerated. The only downside with 667 is on the slower lens speed side.

If money is no object, get the Bessa III http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=81
Fix lens though, unlike the Mamiya 6/7