Bronica RF645

• Portable medium format rangefinder
• Street/travel with larger negatives
• Interchangeable lens flexibility
• Those wanting alternatives to Mamiya 7

• 6x4.5 format rangefinder
• Interchangeable lenses
• Aperture-priority auto
• Manual mode
• Program AE mode

• Bronica stopped production in 2005
• Parts extremely scarce
• Electronic complexity
• 6x4.5 not 6x7

• Electronic failures
• Rangefinder alignment
• Lens communication errors
• Shutter problems

The RF645 (2000-2005) was a medium format rangefinder with three interchangeable lenses in its final form (45mm f/4, 65mm f/4, 100mm f/4.5). Early bodies were made for a 135mm lens, which was replaced by the 100mm because it was too hard to focus with the short rangefinder base. Rarer than the Mamiya 7. Test all electronics thoroughly; Tamron supported the camera until 2012, so parts are now very hard to find.

Typical range

£600 - £1000

Excellent condition

~£1300

With lens. Rare and parts unavailable

Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.