[LargeFormat] Advice, please !

[Georges Giralt]

Hi Dave !
Dave Hornford (Hornford Associates) a écrit :
> 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)
Yes, The Nikon I was looking at is sized at 52 mm as my 35 mm stuff. But 
I admit it is an odd argument for choice !
> - 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
Will look at it ;-)
> 
> - 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.
I'll will have a look at Ebay. And I'll try to use the field camera my 
grand father used during WWI. It is 9x12 cm an Ernemann fitted with a 
French 135 mm lens. Except for front rise, it has no movements, well it 
has focus, of course ;-)
I'll try to get some picture with it and see how it turns.
Thanks for the answer !
Regards
> 
> 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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