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From: "David Weiss"
Being new to this camera, I am suprised at how well balanced
it is to use (it does not seem as heavy as it looks). I have
even had a few thoughts about using it handheld (at higher
shutter speeds). Haven't done so yet, but might do so this
week.
The mass of the 6x7 works to it's advantage. It is easier to handhold it
than a 35mm SLR, and should be handholdable down to around 1/60 for sure
with a normal lens.
Don't let the noise fool you. It is a really smooth camera.
Try this sometime:
Put the camera on a tripod and level it. Balance an American nickel on edge
on the focusing screen and release the shutter.
Don't bother with mirror lock.
If your camera is normal, the nickel won't fall over.
William Robb
