Re: Pros and cons of linked/siamesed MF cameras.

[Tom Deering <tdeering@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> 4. For that matter, why not dump *both* focusing/viewing sections?  Since
>> I'm shooting hyperfocal, couldn't I just use the scale on the lens
>> barrel?
>>
>
>The Lubitels are already pretty light.  I think both my Lubitels
>mounted on a flash bracket are lighter than my Yashicamat.  I don't
>think you'll save enough weight by dumping both viewers (or even just
>one) to justify losing the ability to compose your pictures.

Yes, the Lubitels are very light.  I was thinking of the Ricohflex.  By
getting rid of both mirrors, focusing lenses and part of the case, I
thought I could save some weight.