Hi,
I'm looking forward to starting down the journey of large-format photography. Up until now I've been using mainly 35mm cameras. The first one I've used was an SLR. Subsequently I moved to rangefinder cameras (contax g2). Lately I have been trying medium format photography in my studio. I enjoy the larger film that I get out of the medium format however I wished I had movements so that I can control perspective.
To give your short arc round of who I am I'll write just couple of lines. I began doodling with cameras like most of us as the young child in the family. I remember myself really enjoying taking photographs on family trips and I always had my dad's SLR around my neck. At that time I didn't really know what I was doing, only getting a sense of the world through the lens. Years went by and I kept on taking lots of photographs but never seriously. At the age of 19 I had an accident which left me paralyzed from the neck down. Through lots of rehabilitation I began using my arms to some extent. As part of my rehabilitation I went to a year-long photography course with one of the leading geographical magazines in Israel. This was definitely a big step in my rehabilitation and connected me back to my love of photography. Ever since the course photography has been on my mind daily. I began taking photos with an SLR as I mentioned courteously with a tripod that I built especially to fit my wheelchair. Every camera I've had I have had to adapt to my abilities. When I finished the course I began working for the magazine for a short period of time but realized that I wasn't doing what I wanted. I was taking photographs to suit other people's visions and not mine, though it was interesting to do geographical work (similar to National Geographic's style). I began studying at a university (mechanical engineering) and continue to do photography on the side. Recently I did of course in studio photography which reintroduced me to my love of photography yet again. Slightly before entering the course I bought a medium format camera because I wasn't satisfied with my prince from 35mm cameras. I also got to the understanding that you should use the camera which best fits a situation. For me, that means using the 35mm rangefinder when I want take either travel or snapshot pictures, using a medium format camera (in the meantime) for my studio, and using my SLR for everything else.
Sorry about that long intro.
Now to the question:
due to my handicap I would probably need a camera with geared movements. I don't want to spend too much money on my first camera as I am sure that I looked at this and maybe buy a different camera or build a camera altogether from scratch eventually. I've taken a look at cameras such as the Cambo Legend. Although I don't have access to a camera the pictures look as though it is well built. What other cameras are there that has geared movements?
What cameras would you suggest for a beacon or like me?
Please take into consideration the fact that what really is not an issue because I don't travel and hike that much in wheelchair. I'll probably using this camera primarily in my studio or next to the car when I travel.
Thanks for all the help,
Eitan Waks
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