Hi.. I really appreciate the chance to participate in such a great forum.. A random search for lightweight 4x5 lenses brought me to this neck of the woods..
I'm based in Manchester UK. I first shot film back in the 80's.. mostly 35mm.. unfortunately.. kids and life got in the way.. and I didn't pick up another film camera until fairly recently..
I think like most photographers... we turn to gear when our creativity or motivation takes a dive.. I got sick of trigger happy DSLR's and jumped to a Fuji GFX system to try and slow down and rekindle some love for this hobby.. needless to say the GFX didn't do anything for my passion.. just put a very large hole in my bank balance.. lol... and so I turn to film, my first true love.
I've been shooting with a Pentax 645NII and have really enjoyed the camera.. It's a beast of a thing and isn't too friendly for backpacking.. I've been considering other MF options for field use... but find myself itching for LF. So.. here I am.. building a small field system to get me started.. Toyo 45CF, Kodak Extar 203, Congo 90mm. It's a mixed old bag.. granted.. but it's super light and super cheap.. I'll be adding a lightweight standard lens when something pops up on my radar.. buying LF lenses in the UK is somewhat limited.
What do I like to shoot... anything.. I'm a huge Raymond Moore & Fay Godwin fan.. I like landscape... but not the postcard vista stuff all over Youtube..
Anyhow.. enough waffle.. My name is Steve... nice to meet you..
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