I am recieving my camera in about a week. It is a Richard Ritter 12x20 back and bellows. The rest is my Cambo 8x10 SC with some of my own fabrication mixed in. The lens I am going to have to start with is a 24" APO Ronar (The shutter is a 4x5 darkslide attached to a lens cap (my own fab). Finally, one film holder (till I can afford more). I picked up some Berger BPF200 film. I plan on only contact printing: POP, standard silver gel, and soon to come Carbon using BS carbon tissue and my own hardend papers.
I have been shooting LF for about 4 years. Most of which has been 8x10. The reason for this post is to make sure all my I are crossed and T's dotted.
I have no problem changing film, Developing film ( I am extra cautious with my records etc). The things I am wondering about have to with bits I have heard about increased problems with depth of field (what are the problems). My lens goes from F9-F260.
When I made the swich to LF I read everything I could get my hands on. There are no books that I am aware of that talk about ULF to any extent. Ther is about a paragraph in Steve Simmons book on LF.
What exactly should I look for in my transition. What are the biggest differences excluding the obvious (weight, size, handling of materials).
I just want a smooth transition to using this format. While I am shooting I see things that catch my eye and scream for this format. I have a list in my notebook of shots I want to make with this camera. Lots of verticals too (my favorite).
Any insight would be great
Thanks all
Tim
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