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2. Hasselblad 501C (Acute Matte Focusing Screen, CF lenses)
Pros:
>It's a highly motivating camera to use. Everything is beautifully made + the shutter cocking and shutter release sounds make me wet.>It's the smallest, lightest and easiest to handle system, out of these 3. At least that's how I feel. This is also the reason that I'll be sticking with the Hasselblad system.>It's the easiest camera to use handheld (imo).Cons:
>Everything Hasselblad is expensive. The cameras themselves, servicing, parts and accessories.>It took quite a while to be able to focus quickly, even using the most advanced and brightest focusing screen offered by Hasselblad. Nothing ever really looks in focus, but you learn eventually how to compensate.>The focusing screens are very susceptible to glare, as seen in the first pic.3. Pentax 67
Pros:
>1/1000th top shutter speed allows you to shoot at wide apertures in sunlight without compensating filters. Obviously this makes it easier to produce sharp images when using the camera handheld.>Some people just can't get used to using waist level finders, if you're one of those people, this camera is for you. Putting a prism finder on the Hasselblad or Mamiya makes them much heavier and larger, but this camera is used at eye level by default.Cons:
>No interchangeable back system. If you load a roll of B&W, you're stuck with B&W. I like to be able to switch between highly saturated films like Velvia and general use films like Portra at a moments notice, to suit my subject.>Prices are continually rising. You'll get much better value for money from an RB67.I'm sure I've forgotten some things, but I don't think anyone is going to read this all, anyway.
