This is the first time I have shot in the 6 X 4.5 format, and the first time I have used an autofocus camera in this format.  That alone makes shooting this wonder a unique experience.  I got 17 shots out of a roll of 120 and every one of the negatives is well exposed and sharp.  Try as I might, this rarely happens when I shoot medium format manual focus cameras.  I guess this camera is a lot smarter and more talented than I am! The lens is bitingly sharp and very contrasty.  I was hoping to take this camera on an upcoming trip out west, alas the trip is not to be.

The camera has a fixed 60mm lens with a maximum aperture of F4 and a top shutter speed of 700.  Unless shooting landscapes, I will be using slower film with this camera.  Focusing is quick and the metering system is quite reliable.

It is a concession to surrender to an autofocus camera.  A big part of shooting film is in imparting one’s instinct to the process.  I must admit, it was fun to shoot without having to think so much.  It’s not like I spend a lot of time pondering manually made images, since I usually see and shoot pretty quickly.  This camera took away a few of the steps and let me concentrate more on content.  Very enjoyable, and I will be using this camera very much from here on out.

As with all older cameras, this one has a quirk.  Holding it with a normal grip, the image is made in portrait mode.  I usually don’t shoot in this mode, but it did come in handy for a portrait of a fisherman I met on the Providence River boardwalk.  He hauled in a nice sized pogie after we chatted and I took his picture.  Images, including his, will be uploaded as they are scanned.