I've bought 3 lenses for my new large format setup. They are a 90mm f8 nikkor sw, a 150mm f6.3 fujinon w, and a 300mm f9 nikkor m.
I now have a few questions before I buy any more stuff. I'm interested in the Tachihara because from what I understand the fresnel lens and focusing plane are one piece which shouldn't be affected by focus shift unlike the chamonix and since I bought lightweight slow lenses a fresnel lens is probably a must. Are there any other lightweight cameras with the non-shifting fresnel lens. I like what I've seen from the Toho but I don't think it has a fresnel. I'm also on a tight budget so the ebony is not an option.
I would deffinately prefer a black Tachihara but I can't find any place selling them. http://www.lensandrepro.com/ shows a black Osaka but it was out of stock. Is there any difference between Osaka and Tachihara? Does anyone know another source for the black finish version?
For the 90mm nikkor will I want a 11mm/19mm recessed board? I gathered from some bits of info that I should use centered lens boards or the amount of front rise will be limited. Is that true?
Lastly I'm wondering what brand/type of film holders are recommended. I hear wood ones are lighter so that might be a plus. I'll be doing black and white mostly which no longer come in quickloads.
Thanks I know that's quite a lot of questions. I've done a ton of reading and I really can't find much more info on these little details.
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