merelyok
3-Sep-2010, 09:48
Hi all,
Firstly, wonderful forum with some really inspiring photographers! I'm in awe at some of the work that has been posted/shared on the forum.
I've been shooting film for a year or so now ( mostly Medium format stuff..Hasselblad, Mamiya, Rolleiflex etc etc) and i think i'm ready to step up to 4x5. I was looking at a Chamonix but the wallet does not allow for it, considering i have to factor in the cost of a V700 scanner.
And so i chanced upon a used Toyo 45CF (almost mint condition, i'm told), with Polaroid back and Copal #1 lensboard (40 mount, me thinks) for $450. The Toyo appeals to me since i'm using a light-medium sized tripod and anything heavier would require more funds to purchase a larger tripod.
I was thinking i could get a 180mm lens from KEH.com for cheap ( i was looking at either a 180mm Nikkor 5.6 or perhaps a 180mm Symmar). Must i get a Toyo-specific lensboard for other shorter lenses (i.e. 150mm or 90mm). I've seen recessed toyo boards on KEH but are there boards that are model specific?
Once i get the lens and perhaps a back for roll film i should be ready!
Looking forward to sharing my pictures here (:
Firstly, wonderful forum with some really inspiring photographers! I'm in awe at some of the work that has been posted/shared on the forum.
I've been shooting film for a year or so now ( mostly Medium format stuff..Hasselblad, Mamiya, Rolleiflex etc etc) and i think i'm ready to step up to 4x5. I was looking at a Chamonix but the wallet does not allow for it, considering i have to factor in the cost of a V700 scanner.
And so i chanced upon a used Toyo 45CF (almost mint condition, i'm told), with Polaroid back and Copal #1 lensboard (40 mount, me thinks) for $450. The Toyo appeals to me since i'm using a light-medium sized tripod and anything heavier would require more funds to purchase a larger tripod.
I was thinking i could get a 180mm lens from KEH.com for cheap ( i was looking at either a 180mm Nikkor 5.6 or perhaps a 180mm Symmar). Must i get a Toyo-specific lensboard for other shorter lenses (i.e. 150mm or 90mm). I've seen recessed toyo boards on KEH but are there boards that are model specific?
Once i get the lens and perhaps a back for roll film i should be ready!
Looking forward to sharing my pictures here (: