Cheap 4X5 Cameras are Everywhere

[Duolab123]

My Crown Graphics (2) have seen more action than my other 4x5 stuff. I use them with the rangefinder, hand held.

[Bernice Loui]

Path of least resistance..

Sinar P2 C2 P C Canon EOS Digital Conversion Kit..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17426208879...UAAOSwwjVe4F3K

Bernice

the thing I never thought about though---a LF camera that is fully geard like the P2, could make a decent macro rail for a digital camera. The cost of a used P2 isn't that far from what really nice macro rails sell for, it has any movement you'd need, but I'd be curious if the geared movement is fine enough for digital full frame or APS-C macro use? Of course that would require finding a way to mount the camera, and as Bernice stated, that may be hard to find at this point.

[Bernice Loui]

Cost to acquire that Sinar P2 and related happened decades ago. Add "deprecation" and long term ownership brings the cost of ownership way down.

Only value to any of the Sinar bits is their ability to meet an image making need. Not a lot of emotional attachment to this Sinar and other Foto stuff as they have all become a means to an end at this point in the Foto making endeavors. Yea, much of this Foto gear becomes mere tools after decades of image making.


Bernice

I'm glad I do not seem to be the only one thinking this is not a cheap camera but a very, very expensive sunshade....

[Pkiler]

Path of least resistance..

Sinar P2 C2 P C Canon EOS Digital Conversion Kit..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17426208879...UAAOSwwjVe4F3K

Bernice

Yes, Thanks, I bought one today. (but $200 cheaper)

Thanks for your thoughts... :-)

[Drew Bedo]

I may be wrong on this, but it seems to me that DSLR outfit will come in at 3x to 5x over an LF shooting outfit.

[neutron450]

I use them with the rangefinder, hand held.

I use a monopod with my Speed when I want to go lightweight.
My hands are not quite steady enough to run-n-gun like the press photogs of years ago.

[theshadowboy]

Can you please list any ever-lasting camera? Camera that is best for Vlogging and lasts for at least 10-15 years? If yes, please mention it here, Thanks!

[abruzzi]

I'm pretty sure most 4x5 cameras aren't going to be very good for vlogging.