[LargeFormat] Intro & Teaching Camera Advice

[Jonathan Taylor]

on 6/19/03 10:41 AM, Les Newcomer at LNPhoto@twmi.rr.com wrote:

> You don't need 6x9,  6x7 will work if you are desperate for roll film
> on an LF camera and the Calumet C2 and C2n roll backs are running $100
> or less on ebay.

6x7 is so close to square (in my mind) and 6 x 9 is proportional to the 35mm
frame. In this strange universe of LF I do appreciate whatever shreds of the
familiar I can find. Old habits die hard. (But die they must!) The price
difference between the Horseman backs is small.

>> 4 Fidelity 4x5 Sheet Film Holders (Twin Pack)                 42.95
>> 171.80
>>>>> Not enough of these, right?<<<
> Need at least 6
>> 1 Polaroid Model #545i 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film Holder        164.95
>> 164.95
> I know how schools need Purchase orders and the like, but these are
> selling on ebay for around $20-$50
> (actually it's the model 545 (no "i")  which is identical but with more
> metal and less plastic.

These I could do petty cash. I'll take a look.

>> 1 Wista 5x Standard Focusing Loupe                            52.95
>> 52.95
> If you need to trim the budget, get an agfa plastic 8x loupe.  These
> are good/great but other things can get the job done.

Good point. I was also hoping though to get a decent quality general purpose
loupe. I don't really have anything now.

>> 1 Tenba CCV45 Car Case for View 45 - Black                   185.95
>> 185.95
>>                 
>> 2,409.95
>> 
>> 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

> look around the used camera stores for a 90 Super Angulaon f8. They're
> selling on ebay for $250-$350

I may well have to buy the wide angle with my own money, so I'll certainly
keep an eye out for these if that's the case. (Tho I just consulted the
specs and the Nikon I picked out lists for less new and has better
coverage.)

I guess I've been really surprised by the lack of used selection for LF
gear. Unlike 35mm film gear, people must be hanging on to their LF. I
expected to find a buyers market for LF just like there is for 35mm right
now.

Although now that I've actually looked I've noticed that B&H does have the
90 Super Angulaon used for 399.00, so that will save me some money! Good
enough for me.

>> 1 Horseman Roll Film Holder 612 - 6x12cm, Graflok Back       699.95
>> 699.95
> 
> I always thought I wanted one of these, but you can shoot sheet film
> and crop it  to 6x12 for a VERY LONG time before these pay for
> themselves.

Yes, I thought of that too, but, but... roll film is so nice... and
comfortable. I guess I should just bite the bullet.

Thanks Les.

jt