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So thanks to @StephenM and @steveo_mcg planting an idea in my head, I've spent pretty much all morning watching youtoob videos about large format and reading quite a lot on the internet, and I think it's something I'd like to look into further... Not for a regular shooting sort of thing, but for a special shot (POTY??) once or twice a month maybe.
With MF I researched the different cameras and found the one I wanted, then just searched around until I found a good one at a decent price. LF seems a lot harder to get into when you have little knowledge on the subject, especially as there seems to be a lot less information about it online and even less information and advice on specific LF cameras.
What's my best route into the world of 5x4? I'm looking around at various cameras and prices vary massively. I don't have a very big budget so I'm just trying to see if it's a feasible thing for me to get into over the next few weeks/months/years. I don't want to rush because I'll end up buying a lemon, so I need to carefully plan what sort of thing I want to do.
I guess I don't have a specific question that I'm asking, I'm just after some guidance on how to go about (possibly) starting down the LF road i.e. What to look for, what to avoid, basic set up cost and where's the best place to buy from. (I think @Andysnap might be interested too )
Also a daft question whilst I'm here... I think deving and scanning is out of the question as my scanner only does MF. How the heck do you post 5x4 film off to a lab?? Do you leave it in the holder and send it, or put it in some kind of light tight bag?
Cheers
Carl
With MF I researched the different cameras and found the one I wanted, then just searched around until I found a good one at a decent price. LF seems a lot harder to get into when you have little knowledge on the subject, especially as there seems to be a lot less information about it online and even less information and advice on specific LF cameras.
What's my best route into the world of 5x4? I'm looking around at various cameras and prices vary massively. I don't have a very big budget so I'm just trying to see if it's a feasible thing for me to get into over the next few weeks/months/years. I don't want to rush because I'll end up buying a lemon, so I need to carefully plan what sort of thing I want to do.
I guess I don't have a specific question that I'm asking, I'm just after some guidance on how to go about (possibly) starting down the LF road i.e. What to look for, what to avoid, basic set up cost and where's the best place to buy from. (I think @Andysnap might be interested too )
Also a daft question whilst I'm here... I think deving and scanning is out of the question as my scanner only does MF. How the heck do you post 5x4 film off to a lab?? Do you leave it in the holder and send it, or put it in some kind of light tight bag?
Cheers
Carl