Hi everybody, I am new to this forum and to LF photography - so please humour me! Sorry if this has been asked before... in my pursuit of recreating Hollywood 'Hurrell' style portraits, I have read Hicks and Nisperos book, amongst others, and noticed an interesting comment regarding bokeh.... 'when using roll film or 5x4, the bokeh quality of 8x10 was lost for good' (not quoted exactly but in essence).
Do you agree that 8x10 bokeh cannot be recreated using 5x4? Obviously, a lot depends on technique, lighting and art.... but should i consider buying a 5x4 or is it a waste of time, would i be better going for an 8x10 (the kit will be for studio work only - no lugging around the countryside)?
I would also appreciate your comments re LF monorails - Sinar/Horseman/Linhoff - for my usage.
Your opinions and advice will be much appreciated.
Best.
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