Hi everybody there. I intend to shoot 14x17 film and wet plate in the future. I've recently acquired two petzval, one Hermagis and one Voigtlander, both are 18" f4.5. And I will have a Cooke portrait 18" f4.5 next month. So I have some questions:
1. Yes, I know they (all three lenses) wouldn't cover 14x17 at infinty but would cover at (head and shoulder) portrait distance. But could they cover 14x17 at full body portrait? A little fall off should be fine.
2. Could you please suggest me what camera should I looking for? I want to shoot both studio and field portrait, so I need a folding camera with huge lens board.
3. Since I have two petzval in this focal length, probably I will sell one. So what lens should I keep and what should I sell? This is the most difficult thing . Both are very reputable petzval maker. Or I should keep all ?
Thank you all.
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