There is some sort of attachment for the Graphic optical finder for use with a 90 that one sees from time to time. I can't imagine that it helps the optical quality of an already marginal finder.
There is some sort of attachment for the Graphic optical finder for use with a 90 that one sees from time to time. I can't imagine that it helps the optical quality of an already marginal finder.
I second the consideration of the Fuji 6x9 rangefinder. Scanned negs look like large format (to me,at least; I am quite picky). I have one, and sometimes use it for street photos, though not often. Fujinon EBC lens is absolutely magnificent; just don't plan on changing lenses, as they are fixed lens cameras.
Jan,
Timely question... I just finished reading the current issue of View Camera magazine and, lo and behold, on Page 43... it shows a new model from Wisner Company.
It's labelled as:
The Freedome 45R
The first Modern 4x5 SLR
It features Between-the-lens shutter, Flash sync, Lenses from 150 to 450mm, less than 5 lbs, and reversible back.
There's even a picture of it in the ad!
Hope that helps
Cheers
Life in the fast lane!
Horseman VH-R - tho with the 4x5 back, it gets a little unwieldy handheld.
I use mine handheld with 6x7 and 6x9 pretty regularly. Tripod it if I want the 4x5.
A cheap and working solution for handheld 4x5 is to buy a Cambo Wide body
and attach a self made lens holder in it. The body only costs somewhere in the 300$ range,
but the lensholder with it's focusing ring is much, much, more.
Somehow the 150 lens seems to me a little long for streetshooting. There will be a very short DOF.
I think a 90 or even less will be much easier. But it's a matter of taste, of course. Jan, Finland.
Just saw this on the auction site - the ultimate 4x5 Point & Shoot? I have never heard of the company he mentioned. Does anyone have any experience with their products? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15247&item=7503101516&rd=1
Juergen
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