Originally posted by Slick I thought about the 6X7 but it goes back to the travel thing. I've heard that the 6X7s are pretty heavy. That, plus a couple of lenses and all the other camera gear I carry might be a bit too much. I haven't ruled it out, though. I'm still trying to reduce my dslr kit to a manageable weight, LBA hit me big time a couple of months ago, lol.
I have a 6x7 with MLU and a 90mm leaf and 200 mm f4. That combo is a bit heavy to say the least, but wait till you see the results of the slides.
When i first looked at MF systems in 2000, i leaned to the 645, but settled on the 6x7 format, for the more bang for the buck.
If its light weight you want, look at the used Yaschica mats. Light, silent.
If buying a folder, watch for pin holes in the bellows.
Dave