You don't read so good so much, do you Bob? The OP wants something to use in the mountains, with one lens, and wants to be able to handhold it.
You really are one of the worst wet diapers around here. Everything you post is an argument about some stupid thing or another.
You ever look at Arizona Highways?
You ever see all those handheld sports pictures like Ty Cobb slinging into third or Jackie Robinson stealing home or new photos like Weegee’s? All hand held large format.
And, if you look at the corner fall off in your shot you really don’t have a useable 45 image even though your lens more then covers 45.
So then, Does a Polaroid 4x5 conversion fill the needs of the zOP?
Drew Bedo
www.quietlightphoto.com
http://www.artsyhome.com/author/drew-bedo
There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!
You still don't read so good so much, do you Bob? Or maybe it is just comprehension.
What people did 50 years ago is irrelevant if there are better ways today. Maybe you just don't get it.
The camera doesn't vignette. When I first started using it I had a hood that just nipped the corners. Here is an image that I took years later with the same camera.
Like I said, you are just a wet diaper around here. Can't accept anything that you don't know and you just continue to argue about mundane garbage.
So, why did you post a vignette image as an example?
Did you read and understand what the op wrote?
“ Now I'm back to wanting a 4x5 again. (Yes I'm crazy.) I still have my 4x5 darkroom equipment including many film holders, so I'm thinking of a rangefinder 4x5, no handholding pet se'”
“No handholding”
So why even suggest your choice?
How do you know that he doesn’t want a 150 or 180 or 210 rather then a short normal?
How do you know that he might prefer a wide lens rather then a short normal?
It’s great that you like your conversion. But the vast majority of 45 users and the vast majority of serious hand held shooters don’t prefer your choice. Primarily because it is a very limited type of camera with a quickly diminishing parts supply that is usually put together by a limited group of builders at an astonishingly high price for what it doesn’t offer.
But if it fits your needs then enjoy it.
There are far more versatile choices available.
Hi Wayne
Years ago Bostick and Sullivan made something called a HOBO, you could hand hold it if you wanted or throw it on a tripod.
I think it came with 1 lens, was pretty bare-bonz.... [both 5x4 and 8x10] its not a RF but still, maybe it is similar to what you want? unless you need a technical field camera
and a speeder or polo-conversion doesn't work.
Good luck with your quest !
John
LOL
I see the MT has gone up in price about $3K.
OP has disappeared, but if you come back, I suggest you take a look at the Polaroid conversions closely. Listen to those that actually use the camera (and are active LF shooters), not ex-dealers. It may not work for you, but it may be just what you need.
The combined VF/RF is a better experience than my Linhof MT...
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