----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Reese" Subject: medium format question partially OT
I had the same decision to make when I needed to replace my Bronica. If you have the coin, I don't think you can go wrong with Hasselblad. They are very compact, and very well built. The lenses are just about as good as a lens can be, and put to rest the myth that medium format lenses aren't as sharp as 35mm format lenses. I couldn't afford the price of admission however, though that may be changing, as the medium format professionals are getting out of film and buying DSLRs. With the Pentax 6x7, if you are intending to shoot in studio, the slow sync speed just isn't an issue, though if you want to shoot outdoor fill flash, the leaf shutter lenses are pretty much a necessity. The 165 is still available new, and the 90mm shows up on ebay quite often. There are some quirks to using the leaf shutter lenses, so make sure you are familiar with the operation prior to using them, especially the 90mm. I think the Hassy is better suited to wedding work, than the Pentax. William Robb > I no longer trust my medium format Kowa equipment and it's time to > make a change. I have to decide between Pentax 67 and Hasselblad. > > I like the leaf shutters on the Hasselblad because of the higher speed flash > synch for daylight > fill flash. Apparently, Pentax only has one leaf shutter lens in their > current line-up? > > The Hasselblad system seems to be more extensive but I could use the Pentax > glass with my 35mm > equipment with the adapters. I could also use my Pentax flashes. > > Does anyone have any other comments about the two systems? I'll use if > primarily for portrait work, > with some nature photography and weddings when coerced. > > Thanks for any insight you can provide. > > Tom Reese > > > >
