Bobbie: > Hi Karl, Hi Bobbie > 'going green' got a chuckle out od that one! > The hiker has all needed power (his own batteries, etc.) worked out > through his General Mail that's a good idea! > Delivery drops at post offices along the trail. <clip> > Still considering an older medium format, can't remember the > manufacturer, I do not own one--any thoughts on this type of film camera Karl? > > Not a Diana, nor a Blad : ) How about a Ensign AutoRange (folding 645/66), the Ensign selfix 66/69 or a Moskva folding 66/69 like: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1366959275 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1366205161 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365580828 (ebay page listings selected for information purposes only :) These are just the few folding rangefinders that I personally know to be reliable, well built, and cheap for a MF camera (there are many other brands/models) . The optics are extremely good, the controls are as manual as you could desire, the only limitation being that you'll have to carry a light meter :-) karl
