Thank you Paul! Your advice is very helpful!
Our opening budget is yet to be determined on a few things. Probably 5-10k.
We had originally planned on scanning the plates (digital enlargements) --- we would prefer optical enlargements with silver gelatin paper --- we do need to prepare a budget for that and source studios --- would optical enlargements require shooting negatives then, correct? I greatly appreciate your knowledge and advice, we are very new at this.
We are booking a workshop with Markus Hofstätter in Vienna. That should take place soon
Considering budget, we plan on starting as simply as possible, but we also understand the value of buying something that will last and not need to be replaced --- that's the main reason I'm on here is to get some expert advice --- so you taking the time is greatly appreciated!
The french portrait camera says it is 13x18cm format with a Dallmeyer 1a for 450euro. from 1880 with 3 plate holders --- all hardwood without damage.
I am completely open to modern equipment that does the job well ... What we are in love with are the original photographic methods (going furhter analog) --- we both already do darkroom B&W developing and linocut/woodcut printmaking because we like process driven art. We plan on doing everything on glass and do plan on eventually going up in size to 8x10 when we get better at the process. We are both very detail oriented and skilled with our hands (and have patience and determination).
Other than Chamonix (which we find great, and pricey, but worth it) do you have other recommendations? And any lenses that you've felt worked well for you for portraits & architecture would be helpful --- your links were very helpful (to your photos --- the one after Lars with the light coming from behind the tree was breathtaking!)
Thank you again and I'll keep revisiting here and giving more clarification --- your help is very useful and appreciated
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