Why the Arax 60 is my favorite medium format beast
I remember the first time I hauled an Arax 60 out of its box; it felt less like unboxing a camera and more like I'd just been handed a piece of heavy machinery. If you've spent any time in the film photography world, you know the allure of medium format. There's just something about those massive 6x6 negatives that makes 35mm look like a toy. But for most of us, dropping several thousand dollars on a Hasselblad or a Rollei just isn't in the cards. That's exactly where the Arax 60 comes into play, offering a rugged, mechanical, and surprisingly reliable entry into the world of "big film." ...