HI Chris, It really is s good thing you did not buy. Because depending in the body, it may not be repairable easily or on some cases even at all without using used parts. Beware, Mamiya has always had problems w/ it's backs regardless of format. I worked at one of the best pro shops in Northern CA and we used to get loads of backs, and shutter probs w/ Anything made by Mamiya. Their lenses were great, but the body construction was really poor compared to some of its rivals. My rental department was constantly repairing both 645 and RB/RZ backs for cracks in the doors or bent film guides etc. I know there are boatloads of users out there but just ask wedding shooter to see how many repairs they had to have in a season due to wear and tear. The Hassy although not perfect was considerably tougher and had fewer plastic parts. My favorite... the venerable Pentax 6x7 SLR. Tough as nails for most things, but weighed a ton. But it was really great for my air to air stuff. Les Baldwin -----Original Message----- From: Chris <nimbo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Dec 14, 2004 1:51 PM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: RE: Medium Format Well, thanks for that information. However I did not buy it as I decided it is very old technology as well as heavy and old. The seller told me later that the camera had a stuck shutter and needed servicing. This would have cost another $300 at a Mamiya workshop. So I let the deal pass me by. He has found a dealer who would buy it at the same price. I won't be buying another camera for yet a while. My pocket digital compact will have to do. Thanks for your advice anyway. Chris.
