What is the fastest/ easiest 4x5 to set up & use in the field? Are the rangefind ers on Linhofs or Wista etc. helpful in accelerating the process? Thanks!
What is the fastest/ easiest 4x5 to set up & use in the field? Are the rangefind ers on Linhofs or Wista etc. helpful in accelerating the process? Thanks!
I suggest you take a look at the Ebony non-folding series. The lens can be mount on the camera while it is in the bag, therefore setup in the field will in a minute time. Check it out on Ebony website, www.ebonycamera.co. Enjoy it. Kit
Technikardan.
Ebony (try the SW45).
Arca Swiss F Line C - can be packaged with lens mounted, setup work is reduced t o decollapsing the rail (if very short lenses are used, even this could be omitt ed). When it comes to using the camera, this is a full featured, very stable and vers atile monorail with excellent ergonomics.
On the downside is only the (compared to Ebony cameras) higher weight... this is the price for the IMHO higher rigidity of the Arca.
Agree with the above Arca answer. Discovery set up in the field is simply taking out of bag, placing on tripod and focusing.
Now you can see why you want to look at cameras at a well stoked dealer (there are many in the US) or at a show.
All the answers will direct the responders feelings without your knowing what the breadth of their experiences are with all of the possible answers or how the cameras would feel and work for you.
Just them.
How much speed do you need? Aren't you splitting hairs when you are talking about the difference between a 30-second and a 60-second setup time? And shouldn't the time required to compose a shot with a view camera be longer just by virtue of the process? Next to focusing and compostition and metering, I find setup time to be insignificant.
Pinholes are the real speed demons as far as setup is concerned. Exposure is another matter.
Bob When people post questions asking for advice, they probably realise that the opinions given will be somewhat biased. But they get the experiences of the others and not just salesperson talk
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