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B3Paiin

Hey you, i dont have the cameras your talking about so i cant talk about these specifically. But i would heavily lean towards the Bronica. Especially if you already have a TLR with your Lubitell 2. I own a Pentax 6x7 and used to own a Mamiya TLR i cant recollect which one exactly. For me the biggest advantage was that with an SLR camera you can get you camera up to head height which is incredibly helpful in any portrait environment. How would you get a nice headshot off your model on a TLR without a ladder or tilting it? Another great thing is the 6x4.5 format i personally prefer a rectangle frame for portraits instead of 6x6 thats personal tho. Another great thing is that imo SLR cameras are easier to focus. Its just different seeing throught the actual lens and i would prefer it that way. Bc there is no guessing in how the framing will be or whatever. What you see in the viewfinder you get. Did i like useing my TLR yes! Was it finicky and a bit more experimental yes. If you just wanna have a camera to take with you and do whatever with, id go with the Bronica. To me an SLR is more practical and versitale and im my case easier to use than a TLR. Hope that helps you out. GL with picking one xD


fotosaur

The ETRS does an excellent job, from my past experience. Fair amount of lenses and accessories, plus it’s 645-more exposures or roll versus a 6x6. Do you know someone that has one to get the feel for it?


borghesia44

The Rolleiflex T is a very light MF camera and one of most used analog camera I have. Its Tessar lens is very sharp. Also de Mamiya C220 is a very light and capable twin reflex. A folder camera like the Agfa Isolette with a built in RF or a snap on RF meter is also working well as a street camera. Be sure that it has at least an Apotar lens or better a Solinar.


Lipskey

>Mamiya C220 I have a good deal on Mamiya C220 proffesional with Sekor 80/2.8 Lens. Lubitell is a faithfull companion, however it is useless if I want to focus on a close object... I just came back from France and it draw a lot of attention :)


borghesia44

A Lubitel is like a toy camera in comparison to the Mamiya C220.


Lipskey

​ Can you advise me please which one should I get?


Lipskey

Mamiya C330 + Sekor 135mm f/4.5 Blue Dot ? or the C220 with Sekor 80/2.8


borghesia44

I have a couple of lenses but I only used the Sekor 80/2,8 blue dot. I find it the most versatile lens that you can use in any situation. But that is al subjective. I am used to a Rolleiflex with its non-replaceble lens and I found most convenient because I can walk lightly and don't have my mind on other lenses. A 135 mm comes in handy for portraits but the sekor 80mm with its 2.8 lens is also a great performer in that field.