Another jump from 35mm. After having ruled out Canon TS lenses and adaptors and shift lenses for medium format, I looked at Horseman VH cameras, and from there I realised that it was less limiting a 4x5 view camera. That took me naturally t o this forum, which seems calmer and nicer than others.
I'm still reading and learning, but I can't resist the inevitable shopping quest ion. My personal requirements are:
1) I want to shoot mainly architecture. And perhaps some candid portraiture. No macro, no table work, not really long lenses (I don't use them in 35mm). The len ses I would use at the beginning would be 150mm and 90mm, and maybe something wi der later on. 2) I would like to use 6x9, 6x12 and 4x5 formats. I guess most cameras allow for this, but some more easily than others. 3) Light and easy to carry. Unlike Edward Weston, I don't have a car. I would li ke to carry my camera everywhere if it is possible. The Horseman FA seems good i n this respect, and is also easy to handhold for informal shots, but I don't kno w if it allows enough movements for architecture. The Ebony SW45, especially des iged for architecture, looks very nice but it can't be bought second hand. I don 't mind paying for it if I am sure it is the best option.
Could you give me some indications of where to look at. What are the minimum mov ement requirements for architecture? I would like to make the right choice from the beginning, or something closer. Thank you!
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