Re: New to 5x4 photography
Have you been to the home page, there's a wealth of infomation there, definitely worth studying if you want to learn more about LFP. To answer on question a loupe is a magnifier used as an aid while focusing on the ground glass. Loupes for view cameras generally have a rubber on the end that contacts the ground glass to prevent scratching. Welcome the the forum btw.
Roger
Re: New to 5x4 photography
Hello, Pete, and welcome to the forum!
A loupe is a little magnifying glass, with a little plastic spacer to keep it at its best distance. There are loupes that are made for critical focusing.
Lenses for large format cameras are usually mounted on the shutter assembly itself.
Check this thread (link) for a YouTube channel for novice LF photographers. There are a number of YouTube videos on large format cameras.
There really is no "best" camera or lens; it depends on what you want to do with the camera. There are a number of UK photographers on the forum, and perhaps there is someone near you.
Re: New to 5x4 photography
Thanks for that, I will check out the home page and following your advise have watched a few videos on you tube and yes really useful. I get what a loupe is for now!
I'm considering a Camulet Cadet on eBay, which looks fairly basic, also watching a horsman, toyo and a Cambo legend, some with lens, some without. still a bit confused about the way the lens is operated, but as you say plenty of information out there (now i've looked)! Thanks again for the pointers
Re: New to 5x4 photography
Why are you looking at Ebay and not here on this site????
Re: New to 5x4 photography
I second the youtube videos. Some are not that great, but watch them and then read the home page and you'll be a lot farther along. If you can find someone local to show you the ropes that would be preferable.
Buying a used camera, which may not work correctly, can be a difficult thing to learn on.
Re: New to 5x4 photography
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Pawlowski6132
Why are you looking at Ebay and not here on this site????
Probably because new members do not have access to the sales board :)
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engl
Probably because new members do not have access to the sales board :)
They don't? I never knew that. Huh.
Re: New to 5x4 photography
yup, 30 days waiting period (i'm a newbie still waiting). I do have a crown graphic fitted with a 135mm 3.5 xenotar on the way.
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petebolt
still a bit confused about the way the lens is operated, but as you say plenty of information out there (now i've looked)! Thanks again for the pointers
What is confusing about the lens operation??
Welcome to the forum!!
Cheers