Hi all,
I had bought a Tachi 4x5 camera some time ago but I didn't like it (sloppy movements but a bargain price-wise!) and sold it. 4x5
was also a difficult process for me (cost of film, drum scanning costs are high etc). I also wanted to shoot architecture as well as landscapes and using a darkcloth in urban environments was uncomfortable for me.
I'm currently contemplating whether to sell all my LF accessories (light meter, lenses, changing bag etc) and go digital or instead buy an expensive 6x9 camera (such as the Arca Swiss) and scan using my Nikon 9000.
I don't really want to turn this into a digital vs film thread but just seeking advice from those of you in the know, whether a 6x9 film camera system is really worth it in this day and age for landscape and some architectural photography.
I know Nikon is releasing tilt/shift lenses this year but I'm assuming their quality is not up to par with the Rodenstock S lenses I currently own. True?
I also like the look of film and I still use a Leica M7 and slides for street/people photography.
So is an Arca Swiss 6x9 a wise choice at this point in time? Is it an easy system to focus using the viewfinder and no darkcloth?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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