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    Backpack

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    I have a similar sized 5x4 outfit in a Photo Trekker AW pack, which whilst quite large is very comfortable, and easily accomodates my gear plus maps, food and a flask for a day trek.

    Shooting angle: bug or feature? (Technique, not equipment post!)

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    If I was doing this then I would use a MF rangefinder, for example the Fuji GW series (6x7 or 6x9cm)or a Mamiya 7. This would give good hand hold-ability and eye level viewing, and corrected for paralax.

    Or, depending what TLR you've got, you could use a prism finder.

    Or even a Pentax 67 SLR, though not as handholdable as rangefinders, due to the weight and mirror slap issues, etc.

    I had a Fuji GW690iii, and it was great for this sort of thing.

    Where to store your film

    in Black & White Practice

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    Well, I've always stored my film in the freezer and never noticed anything go the matter with it. I've never kept anything longer than about 6 months or so (so always still within date actually).

    I keep it there so I (1) always know where it is, and (2) It's convenient as you're in and out of the fridge all the time, arn't you - but the bottom of the freezer gets forgotten about...

    I'm talking about 35mm, 120 and 5x4 fuji transparency film, btw.

    90mm f/8 Schneider SA lens with Wista VX

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    I have recently bought a used Wista VX and a Schneider super angulon 90mm f/8 lens. I have not had the opportunity to try it yet, and will not for a couple of weeks at least, so perhaps people will tolerate these questions in advance of me trying to see for myself.

     

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    1. Will the 90mm lens show any of the camera bed if the bed is not dropped and the lens focussed on infinity? I tried looking this up in the archives, but could not specically find this camera/lens combination. It would be a bit of a pain I imagine to have to drop the bed and raise /tilt the front standard. I assume though that for vertical compositions, dropping the bed would definately be necessary?

     

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    2. Has anyone used the HiTech 100 filter system standard 67mm mounting ring with this lens? Does this cause vignetting?

     

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    Thanks! David.

    Amateur landscape photographer wanting to try large format

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    Thank you for all the truly helpful remarks made by so many

    contributors - I am overwhelmed and delighted with the response.

    If I've learnt one thing here, then it is try things out first.

    I really appreciate the kind offers to look at other people's LF

    gear. I am now a resident of Northumberland, these last ten years

    (though lived in the south for much of my life), so am 300 miles+

    from you all. With very young children to consider, I'll not be able

    to get down - though thanks again for the offer, gentlemen. At least

    I live in the middle of one of the most photogenic counties in the

    country!

    I think I'll monitor the sources mentioned, and see what crops up.

    Thanks yet again,

    Amateur landscape photographer wanting to try large format

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    Hello, I hope people will tolerate and help with this beginner's question:

     

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    I am a reasonably experienced amateur photographer concentrating solely on outdoor/landscape photography. I seek to produce large (large to me is 18 x 12 inches upwards, max probably 30 x 20) fine prints in colour, usually using Velvia/Provia and cibachrome (though have looked at light jet scans etc).

     

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    I currently use a Fuji GW690III rangefinder, which is excellent though limiting in terms of no movements to control depth of field etc, and of course it only has the one lens.

     

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    I also want to rise to the technical challenge of setting up a LF photograph, and think that the additional involvement in the process will encourage me to concentrate fully on a few subjects, and allow me to immerse myself in the picture making process. I am not, and have no wish to be, a pro so have no one to please but me when it comes to the images produced.

     

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    In short, I think I will enjoy the technical side, and want to give it a try.

     

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    I want therefore to be able to make 4x5 transparencies in the field, and wonder what to start with. Ideally I�d like a 4x5 folding field camera, but cannot afford one new, as I want something solid, and have about £1000 to spend everything included (i.e. lens, film holders etc).

     

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    Do you think I should start with a second hand monorail (Toyo, Horseman, Sinar etc), as these seem much cheaper, although bulkier and heavier? It would have to fit in my 65 litre rucksack�Do you think I should try and go for a cheaper second hand field camera (Toyo 45A/45AII, old Technika, Horseman)?

     

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    I�ve already got a good meter, full set of filters, heavy Gitzo tripod etc.

     

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    One final point, I am in the UK so it needs to be something available over here.

     

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    Thank you,

    Can modern MF equipment and films give "Ansel Adams" quality 8x10 prints?

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    Obviously, you wont be able to match a 10x8 contact print, which of course you could achieve with a 10x8 neg, but not MF. AA also used a Hasselblad, and therefore such shots are clearly achievable with modern equipment.

     

    Far more important though is skill, technique, vision etc etc which, in my opinion, will contribute far more to quality of the result than the exact size of the negative used.

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