Charles, from this and other recent postings, I get the impression that you are confused because there are so many possibilities in LF and you don't have a clear purpose. It will be difficult to find what works for you without trying. It was what I did at first. For a year or two, I shot roll-film, 4x5, and 5x7. After that, what I liked became clear and I got what is still my current camera. I suggest you try what gives you the most options, and then decide a year from now. You don't have much to loose. Lenses are interchangeable between cameras. The cost of buying and reselling a used camera is pretty small since there is no obsolescence.