I have been offered an MPP 4x5 monorail camera. MPP was an English company and I think the camera is roughly 30 years old, but still in good condition (including the bellows - concertina and bag-type (?!)). I am new to large format and although it is heavy, looks well made and sturdy I would be interested to hear the views of photographers who have actually used one. I hav e read quite a few positive reports of MPP's field cameras, but information on t he monorail is proving hard to find. Incidentally, another option is an MPP auto focus large format (up to 5x7) enlarger. I think they only made one model and vi ews on this would also be much appreciated.
One final point; I am very much aware that this is a home/studio camera and defi nitely not one to drag around the countryside. I simply want to know if this wou ld make a good tool to use and learn with, perhaps progressing to a diffrent cam era as and when experience dictates.
Thanks very much
Matt
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