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

[Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>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

US prices perhaps. Australia (Oz dollars) - X-pan $3,700 approx. Hass.
500CM with A12 back and 80mm 2.8 T* $2250, 50mm f4  $1150. Still room for
an overhaul in there and you've got a standard lens too.
Andrew