Hi,
Quite recently, I spotted the work of fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco.
In his book Ninety Five Chapel Market, (one can see the book pictures in slide show mode online by clicking on the book cover or "the larger picture"), I noticed that he used a LF camera because of the visible border marks of the sheets:
http://www.marianovivanco.com/books/#0
I had seen the use of a field camera in other fashion photographers that I like quite a bit such as Richard Avedon, (In the American West, and other pics):
http://www.richardavedon.com/
and,
Patrick Demarchellier (In the Studio Pictures of Gisselle Bundchen, and other pics):
http://www.demarchelier.net/studio/g...isgugmain.html
This is my first post : ) !!! and I would like to ask you a few questions, some general advice, as I don't have a LF camera yet and I really want to find out as much as possible before I do or I don't buy a LF camera.
Apparently, to start, a friend will lend me a normal lens. I think it is between 90 mm. and 150 mm. with a maximum f- stop of f/5.6.
The ideal camera for me is very light and should be very easy to handle and carry around. The reason for this is because I would like to do some pictures like the ones from Vivanco, and I will also be doing some interviews for an art project. For this art project I would take the photographs with a dSLR and with the LF camera. My interview, including camera set up may not always last more than half hour or tenty minutes. During an interview, I would take a maximum of up to four sheets.
That is why I need a camera that is very light, easy to set up, easy to focus with - super important !, and finally easy to fold up or store away. I may use the camera with or without studio strobes, and it would be helpful, not necessary, if a polaroid back could be used to prove the image. Perhaps there is a trick to avoid shooting a polaroid beforehand.
I would develop the sheets in a dark room and then I would use a scanner, probably this one, (unless you think it is too much and you recommend me another one, a cheaper one):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...o_Scanner.html
or this one,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...o_Scanner.html
The sheet will be scanned for internet use, and I don't think I'll print any of the pics taken. If I happen to do it one day they will not be any larger than 8x10", or 11x14".
It may not even be worth it to buy a scanner.
I saw a previous post in which people were photographed with their LF gear. The following brand names appear as a good option, but I am overwhelmed by the large variety.
Dayi 4x5
http://www.bhcamera.us/dayi45.php
Gaoersi 4x5
http://www.bhcamera.us/gaoersi45.php
Toyo 45 CF
http://www.toyoview.com/Products/45CF/45CF.html
Shen Hao HZX45-IIA or IIB
https://www.badgergraphic.com/store/..._detail&p=2533
Chamonix 45-N2
http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/45.html
Tachihara
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/tachihara.htm
Graflex
http://www.graflex.org/cameras/
I have several questions, but the first one is the following:
1. Which camera do you recommend me, and do you think it is worth it to use a LF for the purpose I have above mentioned ??
P.S. I have two Hasselblad film backs and a polaroid back for hasselblad. Is there a way to use them with any of these cameras. I have seen that to several of these cameras one can adapt a graflock back. Is there any - not too expensive - connection between the hassy backs and the graflock ?? I also found this product for $375. It is mentioned it can directly bridge a 4x5 with a Hasselblad back. I just wonder how reliable it may be: http://cgi.ebay.com/Moveable-Digital...-/250743612126
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