Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sep 8, 2006, at 3:55 PM,Craig wrote: > >>>> Craig wrote:> > > I started searching for a 4 x 5 camera last night. I'm > tempted to buy an old press camera...<<< If you just want a 4x5 camera and don't intend to use lens and film shifts, then a Speed Graphic or Crown Graphic is a good choice. They are plentiful and reasonably low priced. They come with rangefinders and adequate direct viewfinders. And you always have the ground glass for careful composition. The focal plane shutter on the Speed Graphic will even let you use shutterless lenses mounted in a cheap lensboard. Bear in mind that if you want to use lens shifting or extreme bellows extension press cameras are not for you. You might look for a used Calumet studio camera or, if you have the cash, a Linhof. Larry Z