but what about the blue and gold hasselblad?!
Looks like a pretty cool camera though
Then it hit me, I already have the solution, the camera that suits me. A camera that takes stunningly good images even with me helping it, a camera with interchangeable lenses of superb quality, a camera that though heavy is nowhere near as bulky or weighty as a full large format kit... My Mamiya C330 and its 4 lovely lenses 
Image1warm-smaller by Andy, on Flickr
I may be able to help you with that
In the wee small hours of this morning I was laying awake pondering what to do.
So, I am probably going to sell the large format gear and concentrate on using the Mamiya to its full potential. Thank you for listening to the inane ramblings of a blithering idiot.
#I already have the solution, the camera that suits me. A camera that takes stunningly good images even with me helping it, a camera with interchangeable lenses of superb quality, a camera that though heavy is nowhere near as bulky or weighty as a full large format kit... My Mamiya C330 and its 4 lovely lenses
)
Woodsy here.
Perhaps first put some effort into changing your approach to LF?
I'm sure I spent a good hour on the way back from Porthcothan telling you this!
I do love the Mamiya TLRs; simple to use, not overly heavy, nice sharp interchangeable lenses and they're bomb proof (not bomb proof enough though!
I do realise that it isn't the fault of LF, bu I can find enough ways to screw up any format and when you add in the complexity of routine, kit, loading, unloading and carrying about LF just makes me cross and ultimately disappointed.
Yes, all right smart ars*, you may have mentioned in passing that it might be a good idea but I was still angry and swearing at that point so I wasn't listening properly.
Anyway, I've just devved 6 sheets of colour and 6 of b&w, some of which have the potential to make me change my mind about LF (again) so watch this space.
That'll be mustard, then...
Don't forget to add a soupçon of split cane, hand-tied salmon flies and a willow creel to complete the ensemble.
Whippets aren't gun dogs, tweed aint far off though, mebbe you could cover it with flat cap leatherette..
Are you going for a Rollei SLX or sticking with the Mamiya?
Heres my thoughts on the Rollei's
I have looked, on and off, over the years at the Rollei systems and almost buying a 6008i.
They are all electronic and most, including the SLX, have a built in meter, I think the SLX is centre weighted, the 6008 range offers a couple of other metering options.
Loading the film in these things is probably on of the easiest to with the way that Rollei has designed their film cartridges.
The BIG down side to the Rollei systems is its power unit,
They are all electronic and no power nothing works, no back up mechanical settings ala Nikon F3.
The batteries are Nicads and you can find replacements or refurbed ones on Flea Bay but they are not common, I think there were a couple of webites around that showed you how you could replace the batteries and I think you would have to be handy with a soldering iron.
Other than that they are cracking cameras, lens, cost wise are about on par with Hasselblad.
Oh and the Rollei 6008AF was I think the only film Rollei that did auto focus, excluding the Digital one they did, which the model name escapes me for the moment.
Other than that.
Stick with the Mamiya, and the tweed
Are you going for a Rollei SLX or sticking with the Mamiya?
Heres my thoughts on the Rollei's
I have looked, on and off, over the years at the Rollei systems and almost buying a 6008i.
They are all electronic and most, including the SLX, have a built in meter, I think the SLX is centre weighted, the 6008 range offers a couple of other metering options.
Loading the film in these things is probably on of the easiest to with the way that Rollei has designed their film cartridges.
The BIG down side to the Rollei systems is its power unit,
They are all electronic and no power nothing works, no back up mechanical settings ala Nikon F3.
The batteries are Nicads and you can find replacements or refurbed ones on Flea Bay but they are not common, I think there were a couple of webites around that showed you how you could replace the batteries and I think you would have to be handy with a soldering iron.
Other than that they are cracking cameras, lens, cost wise are about on par with Hasselblad.
Oh and the Rollei 6008AF was I think the only film Rollei that did auto focus, excluding the Digital one they did, which the model name escapes me for the moment.
Other than that.
Stick with the Mamiya, and the tweed
well, maybe a bit of tweed). I need to get out and abourt with the Mamiya to make sure it isn't too heavy/bulky to lug around but I suspect that in comparison to the LF gear it will be a breeze.
Agree...There is something in the back of my mind about the SLX from many years ago, IMO it doesn't seem wise paying too much for something old and not mechanical..but I always say:- if you have plenty of money then get what you like.
It does appear that the electronics can be a problem so, for the moment, the Rollei solution is on hold.
'Old and not mechanical'... sounds familiar Brian.
and expensive lenses ...I was unlucky with mine as the shutter speeds jammed after light use and had to have it repaired. I nearly bought the C330 and IMO is a great camera.
You never knowFunnily enough I was thinking about that very thing not an hour ago..... I am now expecting you to say "I could probably help you with that"
