oscartb wrote: OffTrail wrote:
So is anyone using a 4x5 monorail?
I had some time this afternoon so I thought I'd grab a photo of the M2 for the favorite camera thread. I knew this was the composition, so I pretty much burned a roll through the 67 for one frame. I have been thinking that a 4x5 system might be really cool for these sort of one-off things, and monorails still seem awfully cheap. Any opinions there?
I have 2 Sinar monorails (F2 and P2). The F2 was free (came with a lens I was buying) and the P2 I bought because I always wanted one and the price was so low I couldn't resist. Monorail's total lack of portability means nobody wants them so you can snatch up a nice Sinar or equivalent for a few hundred dollars, and less prestigious models for much less.
One thing to consider with dipping into 4x5 is the peripheral costs - developing, scanning, and accessories will be more expensive than the camera. My Sinar P2 cost as much as my focus loupe!
I'd recommend it, but do watch out - if the large format bug bites, it can get expensive fast!
Thanks for the info! I've read many a horror story on the large format bug, so I'm keeping it in check. I saw a great video from a guy on YT talking about his large format journey, and that format creep is real. I believe him.
I've already got a flatbed and develop B&W at home, so it shouldn't be too much of a lift to get going. I went ahead and committed $20 to get three dusty film holders that my local lab has had sitting around for a few months, so I'm considering the project underway
M2, 90 f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit-M, Acros II
Dec 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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