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A review of moderately built cameras with their advantages and disadvantages

In the framework of facilitating the process of choosing the best camera or the appropriate camera, we review here a group of cameras with a moderate build, with an indication of all the advantages and disadvantages of these cameras.

6 x 4.5 cm

Mamiya 645:

This popular camera, which is now available in three slightly different models, almost blends the quality of the advantages of a 35 mm film with language, and it accommodates one of the necessary parameters of eye level and power drive. The articulation may be with a preferred aperture (AE) or manually with a matching needle, depending on the limiter. the chosen . As for the focal plane shutter, which is electronically adjusted, giving a maximum speed of 1/1000 of a second. With the 1000S model - it gives fast maximum apertures at the expense of the synchronization speed set at 1/60 of a second or less. This, and for more packaging flexibility, there is a winged shutter optical 70 flag f / 2.8 available. One of the main weaknesses of the camera is its lack of a possible back. Interchangeable pre-trimmed inserts are about the closest you'll get—the upcoming Super 645 will change that all Drawbacks Battery dependency, optional prismatic viewfinder, advances only and limited flash sync powers Advantages Top speed of 1/1000th of a second. Provides automatic exposure for multiple exposures. A series of fast lenses and accommodate motorized propulsion.

Pentax 645:

The most electronically sophisticated among the 120 cameras currently available is advanced programming, and aperture preference. Shutter priority, and flash (TTL). And manual expression using 35 mm displays (LED) and (LCD). There is a complementary engine that allows viewing
Permanent from eye level and secured by the 35 flags, provided that the limiter and the back both exchange while the film inserts speed up the feeding during the active work. It currently has seven lenses from 45 mm to 300 mm, with an 18-160 mm zoom lens, a telephoto adapter, and a fixed viewfinder.
No interchangeable back, no memory lock in auto mode and filling energies Agile handling - ease of handling brings the camera closer to limited flash (TTL), multi-expression, implicit wrap and multiple exposures.

Brunica ETRS

Ideal for those who want a 6x5-4 handheld wing-shutter camera with the versatility of an SLR. It is unique among the 145 cameras in its ability to accommodate interchangeable film backs from 35 mm to Polaroid. . Introduction of automatic adjustment of film speed, while the available series of lenses start from 40 mm to 500 mm, and like most 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm reflective devices, it has a limiter for looking at eye level, which is an addition
Essential: two are available, one with a preferred aperture and one without it, while there is a third that provides an eye lens that rotates 90 degrees. This is in addition to the fact that it is handled better by connecting a speed knob or a propulsion motor, all in all, it is an ingenious machine with many uses.
Disadvantages: depends on the battery. A prismatic lens limiter is obligatory and lacks a mirror. Instant return. Advantages: Flash synchronizes at all auto exposure speeds. Interchangeable exposures, including Polaroids, multiple exposures and accommodate push accessories.

6 x 6 cm

Rolly ( SL 66E ) and ( SL66 )

- A 6 by 6 cm camera with a bellows focus. There are three lenses, the 50 mm f; The 80mm f/2.8 and the 120-flag f/5.6 can be reversed for macro photography, and the lens plate can be tilted forward by 8 degrees to adjust depth of field and convergence.

The (SL66) lacks the intense (TTI) light and flash expression outside the film available in the (SL.66e), but the two share a series of compartments, including one that accommodates Polaroid, which indexes film speeds automatically, and there is a flat focal shutter that moves vertically, giving speeds from 1 to 1/1000th of a second, although (X) sync is limited to 1/30 of a second, except with 80mm wing close options it is 150mm f/4 disadvantages No motor winding and (X) syncing is at 1/30th of a second or longer Advantages : Tilting Mirror Lens Instant-Return Interchangeable Include Polaroid, Mechanical Functions, Convenient Close-Focus Pre-Release Mirror.

Mamiya C3305

One of the few remaining twin-lens reflex cameras still in existence is the Masia (C3305), which offers an impressive degree of versatility, accommodating 120 or 220 film without interchangeable inserts or backs, though optional settings are available, and the reflex viewing system allows for either one. Seven double lenses from 55 mm to 250 mm to choose from. As for its integrated winged shutters and the absence of a moving reflection mirror in the body, they confirm that silent exposures are obtained, free from concussion. We note here that
The cheapest model (C220F) accommodates most of the accessories (except for the C3305) concerned with grips and focus screens, while it lacks a dual shutter release. However, the two offer moderate build quality with a modest degree of versatility, for a very reasonable cost Disadvantages - Close focus is difficult and no visible flash for exchange .
Advantages: Unlimited Flash Flash. Continuous viewing. Silent and Concussion Free Interchangeable lenses and interchangeable limiters

Hasselblad SWC

Wide-angle camera with Biogon (Extremely stable aberration correction) 38mm f/4.5 offers a 90-degree field of view Non-reflective design requires optional encircling viewfinder Focus depends on depth of field or grained-glass focusing screen Attaches to the camera in the cabin It is a machine ideally suited for wide angle professional applications.

Disadvantages: Fixed lens, no reflex view, and an expensive camera
Advantages: Rectangular ultrawide lens with minimal aberration, infinite fill flash and back


Hasselblad FCW 2000

The FCW 2000 is Hassellad's most versatile and capable camera yet. It uses an electronic focal plane shutter that delivers an astounding shutter speed of 1/2000 of a second. Its self-winding self-closing lenses are also incredibly fast and well-done, but CF lenses can also be used. ) mechanical in pursuit of the energies of flash filling. If compared with the (FC / M 2000) which is very similar to it, we find that it accommodates a coil that installs a screw (*) and works without battery power at all with (CF) lenses, while one or two of the features are now automatic. It should be noted here that the limiters Sights and compartments are fully interchangeable with those on the CM 500. Depends on batteries except with CF lenses and viewfinder image under par. Advantages Instant return mirror Disadvantages Series of lenses Fast synchronization (X) for 1/500 second with (CF) lenses, Maximum speed of 1/2000 second and accommodates a winding motor

Hasselblad (ELX)

It's a C/500 at its core, with an implied motor propelled that's noisy but reliable, makes nomadic winding impossible but secures a truly instant return view at least. X) in the name refers to the capabilities of the camera in the field of flash expression from the flat film directly, using flash units that are compatible with the European system (SCA300) for a complete series of lenses, screens, limiters and film appearances that are compatible with (C / M (50) and can be used with Its expression without flash is the * the (ELX).

Bad things make noise. Depends on a battery, automatic optical exposure is tricky and heavy
Advantages Unlimited flash mobilization, comprehensive system takatuf Almost instant return of mirror and remote control possible.