Recently i have been looking into large format photography and it has lead me to the conclusion that it is definitely something i want to take up and as such i am in need of a camera. In terms of price cheaper is better as long as it still does everything i need it to. Like a lot of the other postings on here with this topic im not sure whether i want to be looking for a field camera or a monorail. I'm leaning towards a monorail mostly because i would very much like the ability to use very wide angle lenses while making use of bag bellows and i haven't seen many field cameras that fit that bill. Obviously the downside is transporting a monorail is not quite as easy especially over longer hikes. I have been looking at something like a Sinar F1 partly because of the giant list of possible accessories available and there is someone selling one locally for 500$(CAD) that includes a bag bellows and an aluminium case as well as some other bits and pieces like film holders.
So my question is do i really want a monorail and if so what are some good options that are still relatively transportable, is the F1 one of those options, or if a field camera might be better for my purposes what a good option for that would be given i want to be able to use an ultra wide angle lens?
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