Hey, gang
I have been wondering about the cost of upgrading from a 4x5 system to an 8x10 system. Or, rather, keeping my 4x5 system and adding an 8x10 system to it. I have a Sinar F2 right now, a spot meter, big tripod, big head, large dark cloth, most of the accessories I'd need to shoot 8x10 for my 4x5 already. I'd really only need an 8x10 back, a couple film holders, larger bellows (Why doesn't Sinar make colourful bellows?? I'd buy one in a heartbeat.) and a larger dark bag, right? Should I consider selling my 4x5 F2 and getting one in 8x10, and then using a reducing back when I want to shoot 4x5?
The biggest issue for me was the cost of switching, on top of the cost of film, but I recently discovered a good source for x-ray film and I think I'd like to do it again. Anyways, is it worth it? Should I just save up and buy a designated 4x5 system? Sell the 4x5 and buy a P2 with both backs?
Thanks,
John P. Garriga
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