Originally Posted by
Woodturner-fran
You really need to pay special attention to how you're going to use this camera. Its the every day use that matters. So imagine yourself with your backpack or whatever and setting up the camera and lenses. Anything that is slow to set up tends to be a right PITA. This is especially true if you are moving around a bit and are setting up, taking down, moving to a new location etc etc. So it those cases, its really hard to beat a folding field camera. In my case, I bought a Chamonix 045n-2 and am very happy with it.
Lenses are a funny thing when buying second hand. The same model can be crazy expensive in one place and much cheaper in another. Shopping around and patience is absolutely key. Personally I have gotten a few fantastic deals on LF lenses from Japan via Ebay. Just factor in the customs charges.
Lastly, are you sure you know what you are getting yourself in for? You say you are shooting a digital full frame at the moment. Have you considered how you are going to develop and print the shots you get with your LF camera? Its going to get expensive very quickly if you are processing and printing in your own darkroom.
Best of luck!!
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