On Nov 19, 2005, at 9:19 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
All were very good cameras and turned extremely good photos. The
Fuji GA645 has a very good lens, super crisp, but I always prefer
the rendering with the Zeiss lensed cameras. The Hassy SWC's
Biogon is just a phenomenally wonderful lens.
I guess RolleiFlex is still the best... A friend of mine has one...
Wonderful piece of gear... The question is where to find it cheap,
or better yet in such a condition that no CLA would be necessary.
I am leaning towards Fujis because they are modern and were
discontinued only recently.
The problem with the Fujis, in my experience, is that parts and
service are difficult to obtain. One buddy in North Carolina has been
trying to get his Fuji 6x9 repaired for several months, Fuji says
they have no parts for it anymore.
There seems to be no lack of parts and service for old Rolleiflexes
and they're beautifully made ... built to last. Buy one that isn't
beaten to death with a good, clear lens, have it cleaned and
adjusted, and it should last another 40 years if you can get film for
it that long.
Godfrey
