I am considering purchasing a large format 8x10 monorail camera. I have a couple of questions.
1. Does any fellow large format photographer know of any good dealers (mail order) where I can get good prices on 8x10 film, particularly Kodak TMX 400?
2. I realize that on an 8x10, most do not come with revolving backs. Is the only way to change from vertical to horizontal format going to be to rotate the entire camera on the tripod head?
3. Which brings me to my last question, what is a good geared tripod head that someone could recommend? Is a geared head a good way to go, or are there other tripod heads that you might recommend? Concerning tripods, what is a good tripod? I'm only familiar with Bogen because that's what I currently have. But I would like to get another tripod with a geared rise. Should I stick with Bogen or should I get a Gitzo or Ries?
Thanks for your help and suggestions!
Ron
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