popum
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There have been a few threads over the last month or so dealing with a return to film. It seems that a few folks are going to variations on the 6x6 and 6x7 world. As I thought about this I felt that 120 film cameras weren't sufficiently different from digital cameras to warrant the cost/time/learning curve involved in the switch. As I've thought more about it, it seems to me that if I'm going to try something totally different, I should be looking at 4x5. By going this way I get the adjustments necessary for architectural, etc. I also get a significant step-up in image detail.
Once having made this preliminary conclusion, there is the decision about what camera to get. I've looked at many options, new and used, and have tentatively come down on the Chamonix 4x5. While I don't expect to take it backpacking, I do like the light weight and want to use this outdoors.
As a total newbie in LF, I have several questions of those who have been most helpful (Jack, Lars, Ray, et al) on this site re: LF.
Jack - You gave this a very positive review when it first came out. Are you still as impressed with it. Learned anything about the camera that you would include in the review if you were doing it today?
Ray - Your thread showing the back of the camera was wonderful. Again, as a newbie what kind of film back will I need? Also, will any linhof lens board (with appropriate lens) work on this camera?
Any of you who have this camera, are their any accessories that you would buy from the manufacturer?
Any other thoughts?
Thanks
Mike
Once having made this preliminary conclusion, there is the decision about what camera to get. I've looked at many options, new and used, and have tentatively come down on the Chamonix 4x5. While I don't expect to take it backpacking, I do like the light weight and want to use this outdoors.
As a total newbie in LF, I have several questions of those who have been most helpful (Jack, Lars, Ray, et al) on this site re: LF.
Jack - You gave this a very positive review when it first came out. Are you still as impressed with it. Learned anything about the camera that you would include in the review if you were doing it today?
Ray - Your thread showing the back of the camera was wonderful. Again, as a newbie what kind of film back will I need? Also, will any linhof lens board (with appropriate lens) work on this camera?
Any of you who have this camera, are their any accessories that you would buy from the manufacturer?
Any other thoughts?
Thanks
Mike