Need feedback on move into medium format for IR

["David M. Young" <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I need some validation on my choice of equipment of moving to Medium
Format, and would appreciate any or all comments.

My requirements:
Larger negative than 35mm.
Ability to handle 70mm film  (Specifically HIE). 
  (could also go to 4x5, but I don't want to make that leap yet)

My choices:
Pentax 645n
Hasselblad 503
Bronica ETRsi
Rollei 6003

Comments:

Rollei is out simply on price.  I can't see paying over $5000 for just  the
back alone.

Pentax 645N: Has good qualifications, including the attractiveness of the
integral motor drive, metering, and data imprinting... and I can get a 70mm
back... but I don't really like the idea of not being able to change backs
mid-roll. I might be able to overlook that one if there are enough other
reasons to go this route.

Hasselblad.  Has the name, the quality and doesn't have the drawbacks of
the 645.  Also doesn't have an integral motor drive or metering, and a
meter prism won't work with the 70mm back.  Also a bit on the pricey side
and known for being a bit sensitive to field conditions.

Bronica:  My leading choice right now.  Has the advantages of the
Hasselblad, without being so pricey, but I still don't have the integral
metering (Meter prism doesn't mount well with the 70mm back).  Has
reasonable price and performance.  Also will have to buy 70mm back used...
they're out of production where they're current items for the Hassey and
645n. 


Comments or opinions??

D.

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