Digital BW, The Print

On 5/30/02 10:14 AM, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> wrote:

>> For size, weight and great results Rollei TLRs are
>> really spectacular too...but not close enough focusing for me...
> 
> The +1 close up lens on my Rollei GX takes it to about 18 inches and is
> excellent.  I really can't see the difference in real world shooting between
> the GX with the close up and my Rollei SL66 with it's amazing close-up
> capabilities.  (I stick a 90mm Apo-Rodagon on the SL66 for the ultimate in
> copying, etc., but that is not very practical for field shooting.)
> 
> The big problem I have with all the non-rangefinder MF cameras is the
> film-flatness issue.  I ended up shooting only every other frame in the
> Rolleis to be sure I had flat film.  With the Bronica and Fuji, I can shoot
> every frame and not worry about the issue.  This is a major advantage.  (But
> the GX with its 2.8 and good built-in meter is very nice for low light, hand
> held shots.)
> 

Thanks Paul.  Have you shot a Mamiya 7II?  I'm curious how it compares to
the Bronica and Fuji

Robert