[LargeFormat] Intro & Teaching Camera Advice
Jonathan Taylor
largeformat@f32.net
Thu Jun 19 10:10:01 2003
Responses to Michael Briggs' responses
>> Here are the uses I'm anticipating for this rig:
>> 1) classroom demo- cheapest Polaroid film possible
>> 2) landscape- Polaroid Type 55 (lovely Polargoo!), HEI, Maco, & Tri-X
>> 3) architecture- same as landscape
>> 4) limited studio- 120 roll chromes
>
> If you need to reduce the initial outlay, I would reduce the numer of
> purposes,
> at least for the time being.
Good advice, but it's so hard to give up those ambitious projects I had
planned for this summer.
>> 1 Horseman Roll Film Holder 451 - 6x9cm Graflok Back 398.95 398.95
>
> I suggest omitting this to meet your budget and temporarily give up on color
> rollfilm.
But 4x5 sheet film is scary! Honestly I know that many may consider this
lame or heretical, but I might be more inclined to go the other direction
initially-- 6 x 9. In a way I've wanted the movements more than the film
real estate.
>> These are "extras" that I really want but probably cannot afford.
>> 1 Nikon Wide 90mm f/8 Nikkor-SW Lens w/ Copal #0 Shutter 699.95 699.95
>
> It is probably best to start with one lens anyway.
>
>> 1 Toyo-View 158 x 158mm Lensboard for #0 Copal 84.95 84.95
>> 1 Toyo-View 4x5 Wide Angle Bellows 369.00 369.00
>> 1 Gepe 3.25" Cable Release Extension for Recessed Lensboards 17.95 17.95
>
> Does the 90 mm need a recessed lensboard for the Toyo when you are using a bag
> bellows? If not, you don't need the release extension.
The product specs seem to indicate yes, but of course I have no idea whether
specs translate into a real need.
Thanks Michael!