I think I overpaid! Instead of waiting I jumped at this one on Ebay for I think $400 with two lenses. It is in very good condition though. I was going to go with a Cambo but I do like the portability of this one. Fits in my huge backpack nicely along with a ton of film holders.
luminosity wrote:
Must you always make me so envious, Zaitz?
It's not fair!
Okay, better now. It's a real 4x5, right? How does composition and framing work for you on it?
Yes, real 4x5!
I love working with it. It is impossible to go fast using it. Really makes you slow down and think, which I love. As everyone says, the way it is upside down really detaches you from the scene and makes you think about where to place the edges of the frame and the content within it. The ground glass on mine isn't very clear but with a cloth and loupe I can focus easily. Just a joy to work with. I got it for landscape stuff which I haven't done a lot of this winter, so hopefully I can get out and use it more.
Oh, and now that I am into flash stuff, the 4x5 also has a PC port! Didn't know that when I bought it. Nice surprise.
My first post in this section! Hope this works..
