On a recent trip through the Kimberley region of Northern Australia I realized I would need to move to film as the digital equipment I was using to shoot the stunning outback landscape (Sigma DP2 & Nikon D200 with an arsenal of their finest prime lenses), just did not capture the detail I was after, nor did it allow me to enlarge my prints to anywhere near the size I would need to exhibit the work within a contemporary art context.
On my return, and after some research, I was able to track down a couple of new 8x10 Tachihara cameras at a good price with a view to sell one to finance a Schneider 150mm lens believing that this would be the best option for my needs.
Outback Australia is a harsh place, it is punishing on equipment, the fine red dust gets into everything, and the heat and humidity at times can be unbearable. The energy and effort put into just getting out there, to shoot, and then return, needs to be worth it for me.
PRECISION is what I need from my equipment; it also needs to be robust and portable. I am beginning to believe that a wood and brass camera can't deliver the accuracy I require.
I have found a good deal on a Linhof 617s III with 90mm lens that I feel may be more suited to my requirements. Although, I am not overly keen on the format.
Before I make a final decision I would appreciate any thoughts this forum has regarding my situation.
Attached is a shot taken with my DP2, which by the way, left my Nikon gear for dead in regards to picture quality. If only it was 500 mega pixels...
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