Just throwing this out there for the original poster and anyone else:
Don't spend the thousands of dollars on the LD camera package.
Instead, do what I did: Buy a used Horseman LS (it has yaw fee base tilts... the LD and LD Pro DO NOT), OR buy a Horseman 450/450 EM, or older LE models and/or ANY model that has removeable carrier frames (this is important).
Any Horseman model that has the removeable frames can use the SLR accessory (or you can custom-fit some weird homemade accessory).
So pick up a used Hoseman LE, 450 or LS for $299-$600 (LS was $570 with extendable monorail (700mm) extra long bellows and case).
Ironically, the most expensive, top of the line, Horseman LX, does NOT have removeable frames, and neither does some other models.
The SLR accessories are here:
For Canon: http://www.adorama.com/HM23761.html
For Nikon: http://www.adorama.com/HM23762.html
Personally, I've decided not to go this route just yet.
A digital back on the Horseman makes sense... a Canon SLR does not. I just don't need the movements, I'll be limited to a 70mm or so lens as the widest useable lens ( not counting the crappy Schneider 28mm) and I need to save up for a Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro.
In terms of the Canon 90 T/S vs Schneider/Rodenstock digital lenses: The Canon is inferior in terms of sharpness and abberations. That much is true. Whether using a limited, heavy, bulky system is worth the extra performance is up to you to decide.
The 80mm Rodagon is like, $800, right? So why would you go through the hassle of using that lens, when for a little more you can get an 80mm Schneider Digitar Makro with a copal shutter on regular Horseman/Sinar lensboards?
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