[LargeFormat] Advice, please !

[LNPhoto]

Well the location does throw a wrinkle into it.  Because of that, I'd 
look into the Micro Precision Products of England.  MPP for short.  
Their Mark VII has similar movements as a Teknica for a lot less money. 
  This will still give you the portability of a field camera but more 
movements than say a Graphic.


Les

On Nov 17, 2004, at 10:14 AM, Dave Hornford (Hornford Associates) wrote:

> Georges,
> A few points
> - re-using filters is a function of lens size not brand. I use a mix 
> of Fujinon, Nikon and Schneider lens - my filters are all the size of 
> the largest diameter front element I think I'll buy with step-up rings 
> for the rest. For example, my Fujinon 90 mm is has a front element 
> diameter of 67 mm while my Nikon 300m has a front element diameter of 
> 52 mm. Most of my lens I bought on eBay from Australia/Japan/US (I 
> find that the non-US/non-European auctions go for a lower price and 
> shipping is nearly identical to Canada)
> - for lens have a look at  http://www.thalmann.com/largeformat/. Kerry 
> has an extensive discussion of lens that are suitable for carrying 
> into the field
>
> - for Cameras if you do not have any LF experience it is hard to 
> provide advice. For example you might prefer base-tilt or use allot of 
> rear standard movements. Until you use a camera that has that feature, 
> or one that doesn't, it is hard to know what you want. When I started 
> with LF I bought a Calumet Cadet off eBay since it was the lowest 
> price LF camera. It allowed me to try the format for a couple of 
> hundred dollars. Once I had a bit of experience I changed cameras (now 
> a Sinar) and sold the Calumet for close to what I bought it for. With 
> the exception of lens boards everything else I kept for the new 
> camera.
>
> regards Dave
>
> Georges Giralt wrote:
>
>> Hi !
>> I plan to make a move to LF very soon.
>> I've choosen the format, it will be 4x5.
>> As I shoot mainly landscape, it will be a field camera.
>> As I'm short on money, I'll buy only one lens a 150mm.
>> But, I can go for a Shen-Hao, a Toyo 45CF, or a second hand one.
>> What camera would be better for my money (around 650~700 USD) ?
>> Also, I tend to favor a Nikon lens, as I will be able to re use the 
>> filters I
>> own, but what is the best Quality /price ration ?
>> Bear in mind that I live in France, so I will have limited access to 
>> American
>> second hand stuff ;-)
>> Thanks in advance !
>> --
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