4x5 and 8x10 together

[bob haight]

Does anyone shoot multiple sizes in one outing as 4x5 and 8x10? The

thinking being the larger for contacts and the smaller for

enlargements?

[mark_sampson]

Who could carry all the weight? or tote all the bulk? Ask Michael Smith or Paula Chamlee, they use multiple formats in the field.

[stan_larsen]

An 8x10 and a reducing back does the trick for me.

[cxc]

No. If I can carry the 8x10 wherever I'm going, that's what I shoot.

[emile_de_leon10]

Sometimes I bring a 5x7 with a 12x20. Then use whatever is appropriate or both. It's easy to run out of film quick with the 12x20.

[robert_davis2]

Anybody seen/used the Toho reducing holder? Seems like a better idea then a reducing back.

[chad_jarvis1]

I always carry a 5x7 back with my 8x10. Sometimes I have an 11x14 in the trunk.

[bob fowler]

When I shoot 5X7, I usually havce my 4X5 reducing back with me - only because it lives in the camera case. I also usually have my 2-up on 5X7 back along for the ride, though it often stays in the car.

[ralph_barker]

<p>Yes, on occasion. I adapted my Toyo reducing back to work on my Tachihara. Unfortunately, however, the arrangement limits me to lenses of 150mm and above for the 4x5.</p>

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[andrew_oneill]

Yes! I have a Canham 8x10 light weight and carry around the 4x5 back. I try to work exclusively in 8x10 but sometimes it isn't possible. Last weekend while exploring the Thomspon and Similkimeen valleys in the interior of BC (it's a province in Canada for those of you who didn't know) I exposed 3 8x10s to 7 4x5s. The reason why I shot the 4x5s was because I didn't have the lens to get it on 8x10. I can't afford an 8x10 enlarger (trying to build one at the moment) so until then I can only contact. The 4x5s get enlarged. Once I get the 8x10 enlarger up and running (problem is light source) I'll most likely retire the 4x5 back. My back will welcome it!

[eric_floyd]

Depends...If I am not going to far fron the Car I take Digital, Med Format, 4x5 and 8x10...Thanks god For my GF...She Is my sherpa!!!!Most of the time I take in a Domke Outpack...Toyo 45A, Contax 645, and a Canon d30 and MAny Lens and Various Assc.

[allen_whittier]

I use a 120 reducing back whenever shooting LF color. I shoot each image with 120, using the setup for the LF shot, to use as proofs before I develope my sheet film. One last chance to salvage mistakes before developing expensive film.