I don't believe there is much difference in lens performance. I think what it really boils down to is whether or not you like the waist level finder of the Rollei and whether or not you like the square format. If you prefer the prism finder of the Pentax then this is the better choice because the Rollei with the prism makes a even heavier and larger combination (and you inevitably need the grip then). If however you fall in love with the square format...
Sven -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: John L [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Samstag, 28. August 2004 18:50 An: Pentax Disc Betreff: Keep Rollei 6003 6x6 or get Pentax 645N II? I'm going to post this same question on the rollei list, responses should be interesting. I'm in pretty deep with Pentax 35mm equipment. First, I do have a question about the 645N vs 645 NII. Does the N have the program shift like the NII? And does the NII program shift work like the MZ-S program shift favoring speed vs aperture? I can't really tell from the manual I downloaded I've always wanted a Rollei MF camera. Saw a 6003 w/ 80mm f2.8 on ebay and at a decent price, so I bought it. (it's got metering and almost all features of 6008 but without the full film magazine and w/o dark slide, but I can live with that). I knew going into it, new lenses are not cheap, but had seen reasonable prices on a few used. But did not realize the availablity of reasonably priced used ones are slim to none. (I would even settle for either using old lenses w/ stop down metering OR even renting them occasionally). I'm getting antsy waiting for lenses to come around at a fair price. My SECOND question is to anyone that has used BOTH Pentax 645N II system and Rollei 600x series. Should I dump the Rollei and get on w/ life and easy to find lenses at reasonable prices? Or should I wait it out to get the lenses I want (sees like it could be a long time)? I'm sure Pentax 645 lenses are good, but are Zeiss and Schneider lenses that much better to justify waiting? ( I can only image what the response to this will be on the Rollei list) Lastly, I greatful I can ponder such questions in my life, I know others are not so fortunate. John
