[LargeFormat] Double checking.

[Philip J. McCourt]

John,
Go for the 8x10 camera, the first time you look at the ground glass you 
will be hooked. I will
 almost always shoot a nice scene with my 120 equipment first and if I 
like what I see, I drag out the 8x10.
 The 8x10 works for me since I don't have a 4x5 enlarger and make 
contact prints.

If you get a camera with enough bellows draw, the close-ups you can make 
are really something.
Keep in mind that with a 300mm lens, 24 inchs of bellows gives you a 1:1 
image. 8x10 really is
a great format for close-up work.

I made my own camera to get started in large format and do not regret it 
a bit. The film is a little pricey
but I think it is worth it. Some day I will buy a Field camera in the 
8x10 size, but for now I am enjoying
my 8x10 monorail.

http://www.philsan.com/8x10.htm
Phil McCourt

John Pass wrote:

>Hello list,
>
>I don't think any of you will remember, but some time ago (many months)
>I asked about LF camera recommendations.  I got some really good advice.
>But I asked about the 4x5 format.  I wasn't settled in my mind about what
>I really wanted then so I've been ruminating about it ever since.  But due
>to a number of factors, I think I'm going to go with the 8x10 format.  And
>the front runner for the camera is the Tachihara 810GF.  I don't need much
>in the way of bells and wistles or movements and want to put my money 
>towards the lenses.  I'm to the point now where I'm investigating lenses and
>have a couple of questions for you wisened (young!) sages of large format
>alchemy:
>
>1) What are your thoughts on the Tach 810GF?  (Give me the real story
>you won't hurt my feelings!)
>
>2) I'm looking for a good wide angle (35mm equiv to ~20mm), a good macro
>and a decent portrait.  I like sharp lenses for macro and landscape (mostly
>B&W, but good with color too!).  I'm really cluesless when it comes to 
>a good portrait lens (soft focus type).
>
>3) Confirm for me my math: the image circle of 8x10 is
>approx. 325mm?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>John Pass
>
>
>
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