I'm looking to buy a new RF(film) that is reliable with interchanges lens, looking to start at a budget of $800 for a new set with maybe a 35 to 50mm lens. Will be relocating to China for work soon so wants to buy a unit to use for moving around there since it is more discrete and will also try to shoot more B&W. I'm new to this so don't think I need very complex stuff but rather a lightweight setup. Will appreciate any recommendation. Thks.
Recommendation for a new RF(film)
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i have a sharp copy of the jupiter 8 to let go. 
pm me. i'd say bessa R too, good camera, TTL metering is spot on. film loading, winding and rewinding is no trouble, and with a mechanical shutter, you don't have to worry about your camera being a paperweight without batteries. PM Chiif. he might have something for you.
pm me. i'd say bessa R too, good camera, TTL metering is spot on. film loading, winding and rewinding is no trouble, and with a mechanical shutter, you don't have to worry about your camera being a paperweight without batteries. PM Chiif. he might have something for you.Ya, RF is the way to go. By the way, if you're going to Shanghai give me a PM when you're here. Expect plenty of closeup shots so you might want to go wider than 50mm. I know its very personal, and for me I shoot mostly 35mm here in the streets of Shanghai. People generally don't like to be shot (photo that is) so 35mm with enough depth of field during the day time allows me to shoot without looking thru the viewfinder, off the hip. That also requires your camera to be rather silent, but that one you can mask with a cough.
I dont want to go and recommend Leicas to you yet, but make sure your RF takes Leica M mounts (most modern Bessa do). You will know in a couple of years time.
Film is also plentiful here. Especially Ilfords. Kodaks are a little more difficult to find. Fuji Neopan 100 is easy to find too, and maybe if you're lucky Neopan 400s. If you're processing yourself, you should play a little with the cheap Shanghai or Lucky film (7.5RMB/roll the last time I bought) as they're easy on the wallet.
China is a great place to shoot street B&W. I've been shooting I dont know how many rolls already, and still I bring my RF out with me every weekend.
I dont want to go and recommend Leicas to you yet, but make sure your RF takes Leica M mounts (most modern Bessa do). You will know in a couple of years time.
Film is also plentiful here. Especially Ilfords. Kodaks are a little more difficult to find. Fuji Neopan 100 is easy to find too, and maybe if you're lucky Neopan 400s. If you're processing yourself, you should play a little with the cheap Shanghai or Lucky film (7.5RMB/roll the last time I bought) as they're easy on the wallet.
China is a great place to shoot street B&W. I've been shooting I dont know how many rolls already, and still I bring my RF out with me every weekend.
Hi Brian, Thanks for the updates very good info for me, I'm also relocating to Shanghai but will be staying and working at some outskirt town (zhejiang). Will be looking for Bessa R body as it seems to fit my budget and function. I will PM u when I'm there should be july period... In the meantime to look for a unit...
i have a sharp copy of the jupiter 8 to let go.
Thks for the offer will PM u once I can get the body... have PM chiif sometime ago but no reply will call him and go down to his place once I firm my movement.
opps... sorry... might have missed your PM. You can give me a ring at 94893145 after next Tuesday... meanwhile am eating udon & soba everyday... ;p
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