<p>I'm now sufficiently reality checked on this idea.<br /> Frankly my LF experience was limited to wide landscapes on a field camera. My movements<br /> were basic perspective correction. LF portraiture, seems a whole 'nother set of skills. While not<br /> beyond me to learn, I was kind of hoping to hit the ground running with this - he's growing quick.<br /> So, I'll respect that I have a lot going against me here and I'd hate to spend 3,000 on 8x10<br /> equipment and film .. and end up with nill. I might lean back toward 4x5, for size, cost, familiarity.<br /> I'm sure he'd equally love some 4x5 silver contact prints some day. And if I ever shoot a ringer,<br /> I'll support my local pro lab and have them blow it up on an archival print.<br /> Question. If I go 300mm on a 4x5, for head/shoulders, do I need to avoid field cameras and<br /> look at a view camera with extension rail? As I said, never shot long lens LF, so I'm unfamiliar<br /> with any techniques/theory there.</p>