Hi all
Appreciating any contribution in this dilemma.
I have a F2 Sinar 4X5 and would like to upgrade to 8X10 for landscape photography& contact printing(one of my lenses can cover 8X10 format). I was about to buy a new field camera but changed my mind due to stability and precision I'll miss with field camera compared to the upgraded Sinar F2. Concerning weight(practicality in the field) and availability only(Regardless price), I faced with different choices:
1- Used Sinar 8X10 P2/P conversion kit(need I think BEARER P2). Can be found on e-bay.
2- Used Sinar 8X10 F2 rear standard. Rarely found on e-bay.
3- Used Sinar 8X10 P camera complete. Can be found on e-bay.
4- Used Sinar 8X10 F2 camera complete. Rarely found on e-bay.
5- Going back to Field camera(NEW) like Shen-Hao or Tachihara cameras.
I found the prices of these choices to be about the same(specially the easily available items).
My question is: Which choice you'll go with ?
Another question(sorry being long): how can Sinar 8X10 P2/P conversion kit be fitted on Sinar 4X5 F2 without BEARER P2 ?
Thanks again for help.