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09-27-2011
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Hausen
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A lot of comments here about it being fixed lens. That is the reason I did buy my GF670. I really like the discipline of a fixed lens. Also my Mamiya 6 felt really fragile toward the end and I was happy to see it go.
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06-28-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hausen
A lot of comments here about it being fixed lens. That is the reason I did buy my GF670. I really like the discipline of a fixed lens. Also my Mamiya 6 felt really fragile toward the end and I was happy to see it go.
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Agree, there is a pleasure to the fixed lens of Rolleiflex, GF670 etc. It's one less thing to worry about, one less thing to GAS over, one less thing to pack. I used to always want a "system" camera, but now I probably do have a slight hankering for built in lenses. |
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07-13-2012
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No. My Mamiya 7 works fine.
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07-13-2012
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RObert Budding is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hausen
A lot of comments here about it being fixed lens. That is the reason I did buy my GF670. I really like the discipline of a fixed lens. Also my Mamiya 6 felt really fragile toward the end and I was happy to see it go.
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You could do the same thing with a Mamiya - just buy but one lens.
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"He could be right, he could be wrong. I think he's wrong but he says it in such a sincere way. You have to think he thinks he's right."
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11-27-2012
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I fell for it any have just purchased a second hand GF670 (why when I am a Mamiya 7 owner?). 1) It was in mint condition, seller needed the cash and has (he said) put 1 film through it (maybe/maybe not). It was also at a good price (50% of new) complete with strap, case (mint) and hood (unused).
Initial impressions: bright finder, very fine clear frame lines. Smooooth focusing, click stops on aperture ring great - better than any autofocus Nikon lens, half way between Zeiss ZM and VC 35mm lens (made in the same factory). 6X6 and 6x7 selector can be changed with finger nail, no need for a coin. Front standard more solid than I expected from the reviews I have read. focuses to 0.9m rather than 1m on the Mamiya 7 (BIG DEAL, but good - would have liked 0.7m if possible
Final remark, the lens hood is really TINY!
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Got the Fuji GF670 and sold my Mamiya 7II.
I prefer the Fuji/ Bessa on all major accounts: portability, cool looks of the camera, 6x6 and 6x7 option, quality of the viewfinder and last but not least the smooth way the lens of the Fuji/Bessa draws.
No regrets!!!
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thegman is online now
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Borger
Got the Fuji GF670 and sold my Mamiya 7II.
I prefer the Fuji/ Bessa on all major accounts: portability, cool looks of the camera, 6x6 and 6x7 option, quality of the viewfinder and last but not least the smooth way the lens of the Fuji/Bessa draws.
No regrets!!!
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Agree, the Mamiya 7 as a system camera is outstanding, and I wouldn't rule out getting one again. But the GF670 is so much more portable, stunning to look at, and the finder is great (like the other Bessas are). |
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