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Adam J. Lucas		What is a good medium format 6x7 all rounder? I just wanted some opinions on whether the Pentax 67 II would actually be good as a studio-based camera? I ask because I know that the camera has a maximum flash sync speed of 1/30 second. Would this not be limiting in the studio when you might want to work at higher shutter speeds. I would also be interested in using it on location for landscapes. I don't mind some bulk if I know it's at the expense of getting top quality slides back. Maybe the Bronica GS-1 would be better, for a 6x7 camera I think it might be much more portable considering that it's lighter than both the Pentax and the Mamiya RZ67. One thing I didn't like about the GS-1's smaller brother, the ETRSi, is the gaps between the shutter speeds and apertures. For example going from f11 to f16 on the lens barrel (with no f13 in-between) and 1/60 sec to 1/125 sec (with no 1/90 sec in-between). This must make it more difficult to get accurate exposures one after the other. Is it the same on the GS-1? To love this question, log in above April 28, 2004

Peter K. Burian		Adam: I don't test medium format cameras, but the Pentax 67 is really a field camera and designed accordingly. You cannot go wrong with Mamiya. Cheers! Peter Burian To love this comment, log in above April 28, 2004

Mick		Actually, it is a rather good allrounder. The flash sync shouldn't be that much of a problem seeing as how you are in a controlled envirement anyway right? But if you do intend on shooting objects at higher speeds than 1/30th you would probably be better off with another system. To love this comment, log in above January 22, 2005

doug Nelson		If its studio work you're doing consider a Fuji 6 x 8 or Mamiya RZ 67. Be advised that the Pentax 67 has a reputation for mirror slap and shutter whack of seismic proportions. Plan on shooting with the mirror locked up. The Mamiya 7 and 7II have possibly the best lenses in the business, but are limited in the short tele department, ie. there are a lot of complaints from photogs who have trouble focusing the 135 and 100mm lenses. I mention the Mamiya rangefinder cameras because they are leaf shutter, about as vibration-free as it gets. For that reason, they are prized as hand-holdable field cameras. To love this comment, log in above January 24, 2005

doug Nelson		Whoops, the Mamiya 7II has a 150mm lens that some find hard to focus, no 100 or 135. Photogs are using the 7II as a wedding camera, with the 40 and 65mm lenses. To love this comment, log in above January 24, 2005

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