I would agree with that, in fact my Mamiya Universal let me change
formats with the backs. I preferred 6x9 for trannies, 6x7 for negatives,
and 3x4 for Polaroid. Also it was a great backup. If the film wind
mechanism went belly up, switch backs. If the shutter went belly up,
switch lenses. If the rangefinder went belly up focus by scale. In fact
I think that remains my favorite to use camera of all. I have owned two
ot them at different times, almost bought a third (it was sold out from
under me), and keep thinking I should still get another one <sigh>.
graywolf
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Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Nov 28, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
I have to say that I find this the most-overrated and least-used
feature
of MF.
I don't know about that. Working with a Hassy 500 or SWC on a tripod,
the interchangeable backs were quite handy to allow me to shoot both
B&W and color film on various subjects.
Godfrey
