BetterPhoto Q&A: Medium Format Cameras

Are you asking yourself, How do I load film into a medium format camera? Or even, What is a medium format camera? Then you're in the right place! Check out this Q&A for all of your medium format camera questions.

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  Medium Format with Digital Back
I am considering buying both a medium-format camera, as well as a digital SLR and was wondering if a medium format with a digital back was the best way to get both? Do digital backs produce the sam...
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February 15, 2005
 
  What Medium Format Camera to Buy
I want a medium format camera. I don't need any special bells and whistles, but I would like a nice lens with a wide range of f-stops. I have 1,300 bucks (US) to spend. Buy used body and new ni...
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October 13, 2004
 
  Making the Move to Medium Format
I want to move to medium format. I like the idea of 6x4.5 and 6x7 aspect ratios for composition and reproduction. Because of the ratios, these cameras are in higher demand and thus more expensive ...
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April 28, 2004
 
  A Beginner Looking for Answers
I have always loved photography as my hobby, and now I want to turn it into a business. I know that I need to play around before I start a busniess. I have 2 small children so they can be my ginny...
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March 19, 2006
 
  How to Work with Paralax Error
I just purchased a used Mamaya 645J with a view finder,and realized thwt I have to work with paralax error.Since the top of my photo will be lower than what I see through the viewfinder, will I hav...
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August 02, 2003
 
  Choosing Medium Format
I am currently looking into medium format photography and have some questions.First, are there any advantages to medium format photography over 35mm ASIDE FROM THE LARGER NEGS?Is there an actual im...
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March 20, 2004
 
  Medium Format Camera
I am very interested in buying a medium format camera with auto focus. My eyes have really gotten bad over the years but I love taking photos. Any suggestions on what might be the best AF camera ...
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June 19, 2003
 
  Investing in medium format.
I'm hoping to go to school for photography, but the school requires me to have a medium format SLR. I have a feeling that my Holga isn't what they have in mind. What should I look for in my...
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February 07, 2003
 
  645 Medium Format - Mamiya or Pentax ?
I am about to go travelling in the far east and India. On my travels I want to build up a portfolio of travel and nature pictures for a stock agency and for travel articles. I am already using a ca...
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September 27, 2002
 
  Equipment: 35 MM vs Medium format
I understand the benefits of a 6 x 7 format over the 35 mm format, but my question is, isthere a "justifiable" difference between the 35 mm format and the 6 x 4.5 format? Cropping wise and enlargem...
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July 27, 2002
 
  How important is the printer resolution?
I have a 3Mega pixel camera and want to buy a proper photo quality printer.If my camera only produces 2000x1500 pixel images, then for a 7x5 print I only need a 300dpi printer. Can anybody explain ...
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July 09, 2002
 
  what flash to use
I am thinking of taking the plunge to the medium format, especially since you can now purchase a whole kit from mamiya for $800, however, I have read that this body is poorly constructed. I can'...
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February 03, 2003
 
  Buying Medium Format Camera
I am strongly considering buying a Bronica RF645, but was curious if anyone has tried this camera. It looks well priced and I have heard it has good optics. I was also considering the Mamiya 7 II...
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September 17, 2001