stephen lomas
7-Apr-2010, 02:48
Seeking opinions on two points:
(a) Any of you with experience with a Toyo G (4x5)? A commercial photo friend of mine has offered his now unused one to get me started in LF. The price is right (just the freight) so I am quite excited at the prospect.
I understand it is a monorail camera & thus will be relatively heavy. I intend to use it for landscapes & realize this could lead to some very short walks. As it is I'm not into long hikes like when I was much younger.
Anyone out there using this model or similar outdoors?
(b) I will need a lens or two. I anticipate a 90mm & maybe a 135mm for landscape work. Seeking referrals for lenses & very importantly - sources for used ones. US is okay but if there are any other Australians here, the name of your favourite store would be appreciated.
(a) Any of you with experience with a Toyo G (4x5)? A commercial photo friend of mine has offered his now unused one to get me started in LF. The price is right (just the freight) so I am quite excited at the prospect.
I understand it is a monorail camera & thus will be relatively heavy. I intend to use it for landscapes & realize this could lead to some very short walks. As it is I'm not into long hikes like when I was much younger.
Anyone out there using this model or similar outdoors?
(b) I will need a lens or two. I anticipate a 90mm & maybe a 135mm for landscape work. Seeking referrals for lenses & very importantly - sources for used ones. US is okay but if there are any other Australians here, the name of your favourite store would be appreciated.