Re: Use a 220 camera to make 35mm paranoma!

[cmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Curt Miller,EMW)]

>BTY- The problem with the Xpan is not that it is a bad
>camera. The problem is that you can buy a REAL Hassy
>for the same money with the huge advantage of the
>MASSIVE rise and fall. In addition, for no additional
>charge you will own a REAL Hassy with all of the
>bells, whistles, prestige and accessories that go with
>it. 

The problem with this idea is that, even used, the 6X6 Hasselblad equivalent
will set you back a whole lot more money than an Xpan.  Additionally, ever
piece of used Hassy equipment I've ever bought requires a professional
overhaul for additional money.

For what it does, at the price it comes at, the Xpan seems to be a
tremendous value.  Heck, my Leica M6 body, all by itself, cost as much as
the Xpan with a fine 45mm lens!

Curt