Re: Hello from newbie in MD.

["Paul A. Lehman" <palehman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Smart, Lattie MD06 wrote:

>      I'm Lattie Smart. I've been shooting mostly Realist for the last 7 years.
> After seeing the MF viewer Alan/RMM had at Richmond, I starting getting that
> old, tingly 3-D fanatic sensation all over again (actually, the sensation of dollars
> bills jettisoning from my back pocket :-) ).

Welcome to the club!

> I also want a "real" TLR. 

There are alot of good TLRs out there to choose from, the Diacord
is one, Yashica Mat 124Gs are quite respectable. Another series
of options are the Mamiya Cxxx series of TLRs with interchangable
lenses. For example, one inexpensive way to get a TLR is to find
an old plain-jane Mamiyaflex body (from $20-$70) and add a new 80
mm lens, typically sold for the Cxxx series ($70-$80 used).

Since you are new to the list you may have missed a previous post
by Greg. It presents another TLR option. There's about 12 hours
left on this lot at currently ~$140:

 Three Yashica D's being sold in a lot. The
Url is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=25487893

  The description says:
This auction is for three Yashica D cameras. They have
no cases, no lens caps, one has a strap. They all three
have 80mm Yashinon lenses. One has a cap missing from
the focusing knob, paint is worn off the back of one,
one has a small dent on the finder flap. Mechanism and
optics work and appear near perfect. High bidder pays
shipping. Check or money order. Check clears before shipping.

  Price is at $120 (reserve met) with 6 days
to go.

  They all have the good 4 element Yashinion
lens and with 3 you might have good odds of
getting a good match in the focal lengths.

Greg

Best regards,
Paul A. Lehman