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Paul_ron
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Username: Paul_ron

Post Number: 140
Registered: 07-2006

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Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 08:00 pm:   

I'll tell ya for less than $100 bucks the Yashicamats are pretty hard to beat. I have a nice collection with a good representation of almost teh entire line n every one of em takes beautiful pictures.

OTOH... why not keep a sharp eye on the classifieds n get yourself a nice 645 SLR MF like a Bronica ETR or ETRS for about $200? THese cameras are little bull dogs built tough. They handel well for street n are pretty as studio cameras. Leaf shuters are electronically controled but are the primative electronics that live forever because they were so overbuilt.

Now for a real bargain in SLRs these days are the RB67s. You can find em dirt cheap considering what these cameras were in their day. Russian tanks that will out live all of us. Yes they are big n heavy but the glass is superb, the quality of the build is amazing as you'll notice as soon as you pick one up.

So spend your money on a Seagul toy or just make the jump into the cold water? You'll find it was worth the little bit more to get a real camera. Buy it once n if you don't like it, sell it for what you paid? I am sure someone else will snap it right up.

Regardless of what camera you buy, they are all old n will need some attention. Seals mainly and that is a small DIY job that I am sure will wet your whistle n get you hooked on these cameras like heroine. You'll be spending your lunch money on these in no time at all.

But seriously, do some serious shoping n price comparrison. Check PhotoNet's classifieds as I ahve found many good bargains there n I have never been stiffed with junk. The people there are very honest.

Other photo forums have great deals as well in their classfieds. Keep shopping till you find the one that has your name on it.

I am sure we all have a few extra camera in the closet we'd be willing to sell if you are really interested.

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