After spending months drooling over other photographer's LF images, I have now persuaded my better half that now is the time for me to dive into the LF pool myself! My 5D and 35mm cameras just aren't quite giving me what I am looking for!
So armed with a budget, I have been talking to as many people as I can and spending hours scouring the forum for information (very helpful). Many thanks to everyone who has posted detailed comments in the past. I am now on the lookout for a used wooden 5X4 field camera which is not too heavy and has enough movements to last me a while, and a 150mm +/- 90mm lens to get me going. My philosophy in the past has been to get a camera that will last a while, rather than buying something that I anticipate wanting to change in the not too distant future. Most (but not all) of my friends have Ebony's and are very happy with their choice, despite the cost. So I think I am looking for a used Ebony 45S or SU (the S would be plenty), even though this would be more than I need to get started. The problem is that they are few and far between (probably a good sign)..... and in fact I cannot find a new or used one from the usual sources in the UK or the US at the moment! So I may have to be very patient, or lucky, or look for an alternative.....
I am aware of the wooden vs metal debate, and the perceived elite vs others debate and don't wish to spark off too many comments! But if anyone has a 45S or SU that hasn't seen some action for a while and may be persuaded to part with it, do let me know!
I'm sure to make every mistake in the book, and a few more, over the coming months, so I'm likely to be looking for lots of advice. I hope you can handle a few more naive questions! My vision is about to turn upside down! Should be fun!
Cheers,
Jenny
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