In a message dated 2/27/01 1:00:00 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Subj: Re: OT: Hasselblad
Date: 2/27/01 1:00:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (David A. Mann)
Mafud writes:
> "Backs" and rotating backs are for guys who shoot 40-60 rolls of 4 or 5
> different 120 films ~a day~.
Dave: <>
I tend to see things on a cost/return basis. I have no idea what a Hassie
back costs, but my friend pays dearly ($400+) for ~used~ backs for his RB.
When I assist him, he uses 4 or more backs, 2, sometimes 3 of them for the
Bridal formals. I've loaded as many as 7 backs for him, only to have to
unload them later.
Dave: << I also like to shoot 35mm panoramas in a modified 6x7 back, so
being able to swap between this and 120 can be handy.>>
<<Yes, I know that cropping a full-frame 6x7 shot is more convenient, but
once you see a 24x68mm panoramic transparency you won't go back :)
Dave: << I also find the rotating back of the RB/RZ cameras to be incredibly
versatile.>>
Agreed.
Dave: <>
To me, the absolute ~best~ thing about rotating backs. I also understand
being in a once in a lifetime venue and wanting every film variable you can
get.
> *I'd have bought into the
> Hassie mystique myself except for one nagging thing: you can't shoot SMC
lenses
> on a Hassie.
Dave: <<I'm trying to sell my RB67 gear because my old optics aren't up to
the
standard I desire. While I'd dearly love a Pentax 67II kit, I can't afford
one
brand new just now and everyone who has one seems to like it too much to
sell it.>>
<< I do have my eye on a nice 4x5 setup, if I can convince myself to accept
the
film-handling hassles and high running cost (although it does come with a
6x9 back). Buying this is dependent on selling the RB kit though...>>
Cheers,
- Dave
Mafud
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