My name is Carl Gilman… I am a professional video cameraman (www.freelancecameracrew.com). This year I retired from the run-and-gun life… in and out of city after city… shooting all over the world. After over 40 years of film/video movie making it’s time to relax. But of course, I have a few things to keep me busy!
I started out as a still photographer… then to 16mm news cameraman at local TV station (here in San Diego, CA)… then onto U.S. Networks… in video.
One of my recent interests is trying “Polaroid Image Transfer”. I purchased a Polaroid SX-70 camera on eBay and ordered some film. So, I’ll try this system out once it’s all arrives.
However, I can see now… that if it works out (Image Transfer)… that I would be better off with a 4 x 5 camera and use a Polaroid back!
My question to you is:
Which 4 x 5 camera?
I was thinking of purchasing a Speed (or) Crown Graphic on eBay. The price seems reasonable. Maybe $2-300.00 for a camera/lens and a back.
Checking around I know there are nice 4 x 5 camera systems… Linhof, Toyo, Calumet, Arca-Swiss etc.
Am I wasting my money by going this route…???
Would you advise me to look at another camera… (other than Speed Graphic)... Would I be better off with a view camera…???
Most of the work would be in the field... landscapes, old buildings and some people shooting too!
No hiking... most near the car...
I've asked some of your members and many say... get a field camera like... oh, Horseman, Toyo etc...
I hope I made sense.
Thank you very much
Carl Gilman
E-Mail: CarlCam@gmail.com
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