Hi All,
This is my first post and I'm a total newbie to Large Format.
I currently shoot 35mm and MF and have always wanted to move up to Large Format, preferably 4x5. Well, I was purchasing a used enlarger and for $10 more, the sellers said they'd throw in a box of photography "junk" that included an old slide projector that I wanted. I decided to go for it and lo' and behold, at the bottom I find a Kodak Commercial Ektar f:6.3 10 inch. lens on a No. 4 synchro shutter mounted to what I'm guessing is a lens board. The board is aluminum I think and measures 4"x4". Glass is clean, no fungus, and shutter seems to function at all speeds. I'm thinking this is a sign for me to move to Large Format.
So, I'm wondering what type of camera will this lens work with? I've been doing some internet research and I figure to start all I need is a camera with some film holders. There seem to be alot available for auction (Calumet, Toyo, etc.), but I'd like to get one that this lens would work well for. Would any single rail work? How about a 4x5 Crown/Speed Graphic?
Thanks for any advice and/or tips.
Tony
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