Favorite medium format Film camera

[3bayjunkie]

Hey I know this is a digital photography forum, but I just sold my Nikon N80 last year to upgrade to the one I am currently buying the Nikon D7000, but I am still interested in film. thinking of getting the Nikon F5 to start and a Contax 645 with 80mm f/2 for a medium format portrait camera.

I just wanted to know what all of your favorite Medium format cameras were, and why, since there are so many different sizes and brands.

[RichardTaylor]

Voightlander Bessa II
Why?
It was the first fully adjustable camera (6x9cm) i owned. Before that it was a box brownie.

[3bayjunkie]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Voightlander Bessa II
Why?
It was the first fully adjustable camera (6x9cm) i owned. Before that it was a box brownie.

oh yes, that is a nice little compact medium format

[i speak in math]

I've only used the Hasselblad H4D-40 so I don't have too many opinions on the subject matter, but I'm sure I would love the Pentax 645D.

[3bayjunkie]

Isn't the Pentax 645D digital? I was speaking mainly about film. But thanks for your addition

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by 3bayjunkie

Isn't the Pentax 645D digital? I was speaking mainly about film. But thanks for your addition

Yea, its digital...you asked what is our favorite medium format camera?

what all of your favorite Medium format cameras were, and why, since there are so many different sizes and brands.

[OsmosisStudios]

I wouldnt bother with an F5: 35mm film isnt worth the hassle. It's fun, but a pain.

Go for something 120. Im using a Bronica SQ-A, but that's my only experience with the format.

[BigFuzzy]

THIS is my new baby.

Will get my second roll tomorrow. My first roll was a beautiful discraceful error!

[3bayjunkie]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

I wouldnt bother with an F5: 35mm film isnt worth the hassle. It's fun, but a pain.

Go for something 120. Im using a Bronica SQ-A, but that's my only experience with the format.

Umm im getting the Contax 645. The F5 or F6 is for faster shots, as it rates at 8fps in burst. also It will be used for my 70-200mm f/2.8 lens which i will be able to use with both my Digital camera and film camera. And I'll have a wide angle lens for the F5 or F6 depending whch one i decide to get.

I am only starting out using digital until I can start charging for my service. I don't have any wedding portfolios so I can't exactly charge for film when the client has nothing to look at. I have been shooting film since 2007 (about 3 years) but sold my N80 to upgrade to a digital camera. I like the instant gratification that Digital gives, and its great for sports and general photography, but for portraits I like the organic feel of film much better. After shooting both film and my friends digital cameras, I prefer film for portraits. Even though its a pain in the @$$ to change rolls at a wedding. that is what an assistant is for

[3bayjunkie]

Originally Posted by BigFuzzy

THIS is my new baby.

Will get my second roll tomorrow. My first roll was a beautiful discraceful error!

Hey! Don't give up what is the lens rated at?