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>>227426Worst advice ever. Actually they're pretty decent cameras. I've owned two and liked them... they're just not worth $550 no matter what anybody claims.
>6x4.5 vs 6x6 Bronica SQ, besides 6x6 is only desirable if you want to shoot 6x6.
>M645s for example will cost you around 400$ M645 kit with 120 insert, prism, 80mm f/2.8 for $145 on KEH. 645 Super kit for $251.
>And what does newer mean? Last time I checked, that doesn't mean shit in film world. Apparently you haven't been in the film world very long. Newer often means improved optical designs, improved lens coatings, improved or refined mechanical designs, availability of more advanced metering options, availability of motor drives, easier to find repair services and parts, often more accurate shutter timing and less light seal degradation, and possibly less use or wear and tear. That doesn't render older cameras useless by any stretch of the imagination, but it is something to consider.
>Heavier = easier to get slower shutter speeds. Only to a point. Ever try shooting handheld with a Speed Graphic at slow shutter speeds? Besides, most any MF camera is going to be well past the point of diminishing returns in that area. That's an argument better suited to compact P&S cameras.
>why do you need modular? Nobody needs modular, but it sure is nice to have. I like to swap between color slide and black and white film on a shot by shot basis. It's also nice to have the option to shoot both 6x6 and 6x4.5 on the same camera. I also like to be able to switch out finder for whatever is best suited to what I'll be shooting on a given day. If I want a motor drive, I just stick it on. It lets you customize the camera to exactly what you want without owning multiple camera systems.
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