I'm an experienced 35mm and digital shooter--just want to get into some 4 X 5 B&W; I have a lovely large pond out back that likes to get its picture taken all times of the year.
I purchased a mint Graflex Crown Graphic; it has a spring back, I believe. Bought a Polaroid 545 and 20 Polaroid 79s, just to do some testing. ($5.00 each sheet!). Camera makes nice images--Polaroids are hard to time for optimum development.
Now it is time to purcase the correct Back, the correct holders, and the best ISO 100 B&W film. I bought a 27 by 30 inch changing bag. I have Graphic Graflex Photography, the book, 1953.
So...do I look a Graphmatic back, or another? And which holders?
For film, it looks like Kodak TMAX 100 is being discontinued; it can take several weeks to obtain?
There must be an A (best back)+B(correct holders)+C (easily obtained and processed film) = Great hi-res B&W negative for enlargements,?
Thank you all--this is a great website.
Dale in Guilford, CT
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