stephen_jensen Posted February 13, 1998 Share Posted February 13, 1998 I have my Grandfather's 6 inch Goerz Dagor lens, in mint condition, and want to buy a used 4x5 camera. I was thinking of buying a Cadet (from Calumet) and doing my own lensboard and shooting at f128, using the lens cap as the shutter. The lens goes from f2.8 to f128. I was not going to but a shutter as I also do multiple exposure cave photography Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_goldstein2 Posted February 14, 1998 Share Posted February 14, 1998 Skip the Cadet right now. Seems that there's a problem with the rear standard shifting when you lock it down. I provide a fuller explanation on the LF home page and in the Q&A under Cadet. So much of a problem Calumet cancelled my order and is giving me a full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hughes4 Posted February 18, 1998 Share Posted February 18, 1998 Why don't you look for an old 4x5 Graflex press camera? Portable & relatively inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_shaw Posted February 19, 1998 Share Posted February 19, 1998 Why f128? I dont know at what aperture this fine old lens is at itssharpest, but would think it would be more like f16-32. At f128 therewould be tremendous diffraction, and you will not get anywhere near the sharpness potential of this lens. If you are going to do mostly landscapes (cavescapes?), I agree withPeter. A Speed or Crown Graphic is rugged, well made, and quitecapable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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