I became interested in LF this time last year and almost made the jump with a Shen-Hao. Time passed and for the last month I’ve really been searching the forum for what I need. To finalize my decisions I would like to request some input from you on several items. I currently use a Nikon F100/17-35AFS (and try to shoot like a large format photographer.) I’ll be shooting landscape and architecture, thus the need for a mono-rail. I’ve saved for over a year so I’m able to get the AS. I’ve read Jack Dykingas book (very well illustrated). I’ve never used/rented a LF camera and I don’t want to rent something I won’t be purchasing. I just know I’ll love LF (hasn’t …… everyone?)
CAMERA: I read the few posts regarding the Misura and also read the article The Misura, a question of measure...by Guillaume Péronne (www.galerie-photo.com/misura_peronne_us.html). After what I’ve read I think I would prefer the Misura. I understand it does not have rear tilt, but according to Mr. Peronne, it isn’t necessary. I do like the compact size and I do day-hike. Also, there is no geared front focus. Is that a problem? The rail folds up (rather than down on the F-line field) yet I believe Mr. Peronne stated in a post that the rail did not get in the way. I’m also interested in the AS F-line field and have studied it as well. So, AS F-Line field or Misura? There probably are not that many Misura users since it’s still new.
LENS: I love to shoot wide angle with my Nikon 17-35. I shoot more in the 20mm range with interesting foreground and I’m looking at the Schneider 72mm SA XL as my first lens, base on its specs. I know it’s big to pack around, but I’m tough. I wonder about the difficulty with the 95mm ring size for filters, though. What do you think?
FILTERS: Polarizer: I have the Lee system for my Nikon so I should build on this. Lee makes the 100mm slip over foundation kit specifically for 72 & 90 SA XL. But what about a polarizer in conjunction with the kit? Lee makes a circ. Polarizer to fit on the 105mm ring adapter, but how to attach filters? How about a B&W screw-in polarizer? How do you use 4x6 ND filters with the screw-in? Hand-hold? (This is what I do with the Nikon, but with a LF I assume the ND filter needs to be attached since you can’t see the image once you close the shutter). And finally, what about vignetting when using the Lee hardware?
Thanks for taking the time to read the long post and I appreciate your responses.
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