Re: Camera for Africa trip
A TLR, with a fixed or perhaps with interchangeable lens?
Relatively compact, fairly inexpensive and less conspicuous.
Re: Camera for Africa trip
I would choose one of my TLRs, not large format for travel. Or maybe the Hasselblad, if I decided I didn't want the twin lens business. My Autocord delivers exceptional results when using modern films like Ilford Delta.
Re: Camera for Africa trip
It depends on your expectations for the images as well as the time factors you stated. I was stuck with this same issue recently (hiking with friends in a National Park) and ended up taking a (gasp) Hasselblad X2D with a few lenses and shot digital 100mp images. I have always shot 4x5 and 8x10 as well as some 6x17 but during out last trip, it became clear that even with my 617, people got bored waiting for me to set up and change film, etc. Medium format would have been my next option.
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6x9 would be my choice. If I look at my negatives then I'm more then satisfied with those. Also easier to travel with an more types of film available.
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Interesting. All medium format recommendations. I'll have to think about options, but I do know I will not be taking a Hasselblad! Maybe something Soviet...
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How about a Speed/Crown graphic. It appears to tick all your boxes.
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I do have a Busch Pressman C that might work, but I guess I would then need to find a small Adapt-a-Roll film holder, and could only find 4x5 holders on the bay. If I took that I could also take some sheet film and use as a view camera when time permits?
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Anyone have experience with the Fuji GW690? Its 6x9 and has (I think) a fixed 90mm lens. I assume that is a normal lens for 6x9? Seems like something like that would give me some good negative, and decomplicate my life.
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At the risk of being excommunicated, take a digital camera. Low light and the chance to take pictures of animals you don't usually see would outweigh the enjoyment of large format. If you also want to shoot film, pick your favorite medium format and use it for people and landscapes.