I'm a 35mm SLR snapshooter who is interested in getting into 4x5. I plan on doin g mostly field work, but some portraits too. I don't want a lot of sophisticatio n or features. Furthermore, I only want to make this purchase once. In other wor ds, I don't like the concept of an "entry level camera" that assumes you'll have to upgrade later. Budget is an issue; I'm hoping there are very good cameras th at may not be too pricy because they don't have a lot of sophistication. To keep costs down I will probably try to get by with one lens.
To illustrate my philsophy, my SLR is a Nikon FM2. I bought it because it's a si mple, rugged, high-quality camera. When I bought it I chose not to buy the more sophisticated FA, and I wouldn't buy an auto focus camera today. To me, more fea tures means having features I won't use and having more things to go wrong.
I know this is ultimately a personal choice, but I'm looking for your opinions, along with the basis for your opinions. Talk me into something (or out of someth ing!).
Thanks for the help!
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