I'm thinking of moving into 5x4 photography.
I'm particularly interested in using it for Architecture and Landscape.
I've found two options which seem to meet my needs for portability and flexibili ty. However the camera dealers and what I am reading vary in their opinion of wh at is acceptable for Architectural photography.
To summarise
a) Steve Simmons textbook "Using the view camera" suggests that field cameras do nt have sufficient movements for Architectural photography.
b) The Wista is the cheaper alternative, recommended by a local dealer who says they are fine for architecture.
c) Another dealer says that Wista wood cameras flex too much for very wide angle lenses such as 65-75 mm lenses. He recommends the Ebony. He sells an Ebony with reduced movements (front rise/fall, axis tilt) which they claim is ideal for ar chitecture.
My gut feel is to buy a camera with comprehensive movements, if for no other rea son that I will probably only afford one such purchase and I might as well get e verything I need in one shot.
My main problem is that every authority I consult has a different point of view. Overall, if I could afford it, I think that an Ebony with full movements might be the best approach but its the more expensive option.
Anyone got any views on this?
Cheers in advance
Paul Freeman
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