Originally Posted by
Urs
I have been following this forum in a passive way but would like to ask for your advice now:
I'm a hobby photographer (architecture, landscape, pieces of art) without, alas, much spare time for my hobby. I gave up darkroom activities (black & white) some years ago, and since what I liked most in b&w was large format my LF activities are reduced to some pictures on sheet film now and then, with decreasing frequency since my stock of Readyload is diminishing... Now I got the occasion to buy a used BetterLight 8K at a reasonable price (about 2500 US $). I have to say that a BL back has been a dream for years, knowing that I never could afford one (or legitimate the investment to my wife...).
Now my question: Do you think it is worth to buy this piece of equipment now, knowing that for the next four years until retirement I will not have much more time for my hobby than in the past years. Is this a twist of fate, something like a last chance to get a jewel that will never be replaced, or would it be an act of nostalgic silliness to buy an outdated piece of equipment with all the related risks and problems (I lost my Leica DMR last summer because the spare part needed was no longer available). I'ts not a question of scan back vs. fixed sensor or the like. I am well aware of these aspects. Thanks a lot for your comments (and excuse my english).
Urs
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