hey all,
I'm currently torn between shooting 8x10 and 4x5. Currently, I own a 4x5 Sinar F2, and a no-name 8x10, but having something more portable that could handle BOTH formats would be nice, so I don't have to load two cases into the car when I go out for a day or so of photographing. I'm 21, and still at home with my folks while at school, so I can't keep both due to space issues.
been looking at the Toyo 810mI/II series, any thoughts?
also Deardorff, and **rarely** the R.H. Phillips cameras(not really considering though)
the widest for 4x5 I use is a 90mm, so need something that could handle that with "some" movements. I've used a 300mm on 4x5 before, so ideally eventually I'd like to get a 600mm or so(way's down the road though). So, lets say a 80mm-700mm or so range of bellows extension.
I know this is a lot to ask, but I've searched and searched, but I just don't know what would be the best route for me to take.
just got a good deal on an anvil case that could store *almost* everything(got 52 4x5 holders, and 4 8x10 holders so far). I don't carry ALL the 4x5 holders at a time of course, but I got them all for like $2-3 each, all FE's or Lisco II's. so can't beat a deal like that I guess .
the other route would just to stick with 4x5, say with an Arca swiss(for weight savings), or a folding camera, like a Linhof Master Technika.
I don't currently have the ability to enlarge( no space for a darkroom, even one that's in a bathroom). I don't print any larger than 8x10(even from 4x5). Paper is just too expensive for my budget.
After seeing, and recently talking with, Michael A. Smith, contact printing might be the road for me and my work. But I'm not tying myself to one type of work just yet. I'm still in the "experimental stage". Currently working out a bottle of HC-110 with the Efke 25(can't get enough of this film, just love it!), but this is for another thread...
blessings,
Dan
probably 1 of 4 or so LF people under 25 in the SoCal area...happy to be part of it though
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