For all the questions posted about shooting low depth of field portraits with LF gear, I haven't heard -- or understood much -- about Sinar's mechanical shutter with the cables that automagically close, cock, and stop down the lens. I also note there is a (vintage) Sinar sliding back gizmo but I don't know if it also has those sweet auto interlock features?
If you were building a Sinar that could use the mechanical shutter with vintage portrait lenses, which is the best of their shutters and cables? I seem to remember their cables were almost as expensive as the entire shutter...
And would that sliding back work? I would be using DDS, not roll backs, so I guess the slider isn't that important, but would it have an advantage over the regular back one you got the cables and interlocks sorted out?
I also realize that if you're going to be jamming all this gear around you will need a heavier platform (Gitzo 5, Sinar Norma or P base, Pan Tilt Head, etc.)...
Seems like something to work towards -- so please educate me as to what to avoid!
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