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Thread: My first LF camera: Meridian vs Crown Graflex vs Calumet Cadet

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    My first LF camera: Meridian vs Crown Graflex vs Calumet Cadet

    Hi Marco,

    I just started out in LF as well. After doing some research I found that most of the material on the web is very US-centric: Hardly anyone ever mentiones MPP cameras. MPP was an English company and only a few ever made it to the US. England's not far from Italy however (nor from Amsterdam, which is where I am).

    I ordered an MPP Mk VII from http://www.andrewscameras.co.uk. I was a bit nervour buying it over the phone, but all has turned out well. It came with a 150mm Xenar. And old lens, but I've been making some very nice pictures with it. I paid 300 UKP for the whole thing, including four film cassetes. I know, 4 isn't nearly enough, but it'll get you started.

    As I ordered it I was also worried that it wouldn't have enough movements, but it turns out to have plenty! You can read more about it at http://www.mppusers.freeuk.com/microtec.htm Scroll down for the Mk VII and VIII.

    Cheers,

    Alex

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    My first LF camera: Meridian vs Crown Graflex vs Calumet Cadet

    Marco,

    Check out a Super Speed Graphic or Super Graphic camera. They can usually be found on eBay for less than $500 with a lens and they have quite liberal FRONT movements, and a revolving back.

    Also, it has a built-in rangefinder that works well for handheld subjects.

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