6x17
6x18
4x5
5x7
13x18
WP
8x10
6x17
6x18
4x5
5x7
13x18
WP
8x10
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120/220
Linhof 220
Fujifilm GW670III
4x5
all being sold to raise money for another project
5x7
Linhof Kardan Bi
4x10
pinhole camera
Linhof Kardan TL with 4x10 back from China
Only 4x5" and 8x10" both Sinar P2 left over from the era they brought in money. I have also a Linhof Technika 4x5" that's older than I am.
I do shoot 4x10" with the half slide method, but not that much.
I own the gear, but those don't make masterpieces. My everyday experience.
I shoot 4 LF formats (hey the title just said how many, not which... )
Own a bunch of 4x5 and 6x9 cameras but only use 6x9, 4x5, 5x7 backs on an original Toyo Field camera, plus a Busch Pressman 4x5 and a homemade 5x7 P&S.
Other formats: Also own but don't shoot 3x4, 9x12, 8x10.
Last edited by rfesk; 12-Apr-2022 at 15:36. Reason: expanded post
4x5, 8x10, 8x20 and 14x17. I'm trying to fight off the urge for an 11x14.
^^^^but you need an 11x14!
It's good to see large format remains alive and well.
Last edited by Joseph Kashi; 16-Apr-2022 at 19:09.
5x7, Sinar Norma, P or configured as needed driven by image goals with a fleet of mostly barrel lenses (72mm to 780mm) to support this.
2x3, Linhof Technikardan, usually 120 roll film. Lens focal lengths from 38mm to 500mm.
View camera becomes the preferred tool due to it's ability to apply camera. movements as needed and the attributes of sheet film (5x7). The 2x3 comes into it's own as it allows view camera movements on 120 roll film with GOOD image quality at lower per frame film cost compare to sheet film.
Not used 4x5 or 8x10 in decades.
Bernice
I've narrowed it down to a sweet spot for my own purposes.
4x5 - Horseman L45 monorail. Mostly used at home. A great camera and stable/heavy.
5x7 - Argentum Excursor I. This is the camera I bring places. Very lightweight but still very stable, a pleasure to use.
11x14 - Svedovsky with 11x14, 8x10 and 5x7 backs. This camera is a weighty beast and I don't yet have a Ries or other capable tripod for it, so I have mostly been adapting a small writing table as a stand for it and using it in the neighborhood and at home inside and out.
Last edited by cp_photo; 12-Apr-2022 at 18:15.
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