It weighs a ton with the battery grip, albeit less than a Hasselblad H1.The camera only operates in full-stops (no 1/3 stops), although the aperture can be set in half-stops.Film flatness – sometimes the film doesn’t lay flat on the film plane, causing weird focus issues.Prima Donna – when the camera works, it’s amazing, but it’s known for random errors and finicky operation.Any major problem will require cannibalizing parts from another camera Parts availability – all spare parts are now gone.Price – popularity has driven the prices surprisingly high (too high).Ease of use – simple dials for major functions, good ergonomics, not too complex.Auto-focus and exposure meter unlike some older medium format cameras.Available battery grip – easier vertical shooting, better battery life, and enables use of standard AA batteries.The legendary Zeiss 80mm f/2 planar lens – it’s a dream factory.To sum up my feelings from the Contax 645 review above, I would simply offer the following pros and cons – Pros I thought I would share my experience with others, so I created the detailed Contax 645 review video below. I was immediately in love! But the camera also has a dark side. With the camera, I could finally achieve the vision I had in my head. Surprisingly, it did change my work for the better. Six years ago, I finally reached a point where I could afford a Contax 645. In the back of my head, I knew it wouldn’t, but I learned to ignore the rational voice.

Mostly due to “gear acquisition syndrome.” I believed this camera would make me a better photographer.

I had dreamed of the Contax 645 for years.

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