Bronica ETRS or Mamiya RB67 Pro SD

[Franglais]

Well, OK, I purchased the Mamiya RB67 Pro SD. Under $500.00 by a good margin and this camera is an 8+++. The reason I mention the price is because I am floored by how inexpensive. I will have to buy a 180 mm lens for it as it comes with the 90mm and that won't work well enough for portraits. While I'm at it I will probably get a wide angle also.

I have to say that I don't get it. I know that digital is popular and, in some ways, easier, but, I cannot see the market dump of really nice film cameras. This camera should have cost around $2000.00 +/-. I'm not complaining, mind you, just don't understand how film is being so under rated in what only seems like a year or two. Ahhh, but then, I may be showing my age!

Bronica went out of business recently. This means that not only there will be no new cameras but repairs may become difficult one day.

Charles