hello,

im new here, so hi to everyone. I'm looking for some simple advice about my 1st purhase of a large format camera. I'm not new to large format since i use my universities but i need some advice on this:

someone has offered me a sinar f1, with 150mm lens, bag bellows and 10 dark slides for £600. Is this a good deal? Other option is to purchase a shen hao and sep. lens. £600-900 is my limit on a complete set of kit (body, lens etc)

I'm drawn towards a field camera due to their ease of carrying etc but this chap insists the sinar will pack up small and go in a rucksack and weighs next to nothing etc etc.

im a bit confused really! - just need some advice on the sinar specs, pros/cons, prices etc i suppose.
any advice much appreciated.
Toby - tobycarter@hotmail.com
(apologies if im covering old ground with my post.)