Mamiya and Bronica

[morganoh]

Need some advice from MF user.

How would you compare the Mamiya RZ67Pro to the Bronica SQ-AM6x6?

Which system is better to start off with for a beginner who wish to try out MF.

Which better brand's lens are more expensive?

[RaiNey]

Hi

The Mamiya is a 6x7 format while the brony adopts a 6x6 format. A 6x7 (Rectangular) format will be more easily adapt to if you are upgrading from 35mm. I believe the mamiya has film back that supports 6x6 as well.

Formats aside, the Mamiya is a heavy and huge camera. I have handled the mamiya before but not the Brony SQ(I do own the ETRsi and they are built alike except for the format), the mamiya is a sturdier camera and better built. Brons has too much plastic. But the mamiya is more of a studio camera, almost impossible to hand held.

Anyway, if you come down to price, I think the mamiya bodies and lenses are is a quad more expensive than bronica and they have more resale value than the brons. Quality of pictures taken are comparable, its subjective though.

Hope it helps

Cheers

Originally Posted by morganoh Need some advice from MF user. How would you compare the Mamiya RZ67Pro to the Bronica SQ-AM6x6? Which system is better to start off with for a beginner who wish to try out MF. Which better brand's lens are more expensive?