I took a leap into large format with the purchase of a Tachihara 4x5 a few days ago. Bought it on ebay so I don't have it in hand yet. It comes with a Nikkor-W 135mm f/5.6 Copal 0 Shutter f/5.6 - f/6, 3 flim holders, and 10 sheets of Velvia 50.
I'll be honest, I feel like I don't know squat about the camera or large format in general. I started photography with digital and have never been happy with the image quality, so I looked elsewhere. everywhere I looked pointed to large format. Now that I made the plunge, I am going to learn this.
I have a few questions that have been bugging me.
1. is the deal I got on ebay good, bad or ugly (paid $800 for what's mentioned above)
2. what else should I be looking to buy to complete the package? I have heard light meters are necessary, if so, what's a decent kind for a starter? I do have a tripod I used with my DSLR. I believe it will still work as its rated to hold 15 lbs. What about other items?
Thank you for your help.
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