Merry Christmas everyone
I find the 5x7 format appealing and I'd like to give it a try in 2011. In my current 4x5 kit I have two f8 Nikkors (the SW 90mm and the M 200mm).
- Am I right in thinking that these would both be useful lenses for 5x7 (albeit with considerably wider field of view and less movement than 4x5)?
Also, my current tripod set-up is quite heavy/bulky for 4x5 so I'm hoping it could accommodate a 5x7 field camera. The tripod is an aluminium Gitzo GT2331 and the geared head is a Manfrotto 410.
- Do you think that this combo can accommodate something like the Canham metal 5x7?
Finally, film wise. I do enjoy shooting and printing C-41 especially Kodak Portra. I gather that 160 is obtainable via Badger but it has to be a special order. Moreover, this time next year I'll be back in the UK where, as far as I can tell, 5x7 colour materials are all but unobtainable.
- What are my best options for 5x7 film (colour or b&w - and preferably an emulsion I can obtain either side of the pond)?
Finally, grateful to hear thoughts on the format from anyone else who has craved 5x7 and made the step up.
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