Greetings all,
My name is Kevin and I'm doing research into ULF photography, specifically, I'm looking to building or buying a 16x20 camera that is capable to shoot tintype portraits (1:1).
I'm not sure where to start, so I've been reading and bookmarking as many websites as I can.
One thing I am looking at early on is lenses.
Concerning the database that was mentioned elsewhere, http://www.allenrumme.com/lensdb/DBIntro-1.html, I was wondering if someone could help explain,
Coverage Wide Open ,Coverage Stopped Down, Coverage (1:1) ?
I have a feeling what they mean, but maybe others could help me be certain.
Also, do I want to be looking in the process database or portrait. I'm finding more hits on ebay from the process database.
Maybe if it is allowed, I can post some ebay items for consideration purposes.
Any advice or opinions are very welcome in terms of easily attainable lenses for portraits (1:1 head shots but also able to shoot full body (environmental portraits)).
I'm not crazy rich, so not looking for top of the line lenses/shutters. Not looking for soft focus lenses but as sharp as possible with out spending a lot.
(Edit: I guess I'm looking for a lens around 400-600mm)
We used 4x5's in university, but briefly and all parts came in one large carry case, we never got too technical.
Thanks so much for reading this.
Have a lovely spring season and rest of your week!
Cheers,
Kevin
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