I'm buying an Arca Swiss F-line 4x5. I'm unsure, however, what front to get. T he smaller front standard from the 6x9, which uses much smaller lensboards, is a n attractive option (I think this is called the 4x5 F-line FC). However, I seem to recall hearing the smaller lensboard with the necessary tapered bellows will restrict movement, compared to the standard (huge) lensboard. Does anyone have this camera with a 6x9 front? What has been your experience? Does it significa ntly restrict movement? I do a fair amount of architectural photography, but al so a lot of backpacking, so both movement and compactness are important consider ations. Another thing I just thought of, is there a 4x5 to 6x9 bag bellows avai lable, or is it even necessary with the tapered bellows? I expect to use lenses as wide as 58mm XL.
Also, I will at some point want to use it as a 6x9. Does it make sense economic ally to add 6x9 parts to a 4x5, or is it best to simply bite the bullet and buy a second camera? I'm wondering too if the individual standards and bellows cost as much as a whole camera?
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