michael_m_hoffman

First, I would like to thank all of you that made your contribution to this thread. The information shared was very valuable and today, I made the plunge and picked up a Crown Graphic for my introduction to LF. This way, I can explore and decide if LF is for me and if not, still get most of my $ back. Many thanks again to all.. Hopefully in the near future I will be able to share my work. Cheers, MH

Dan, Thank you. Never really considered a Crown and your suggestion is spot on.

Sorry, to continue with my reply, I too have a MF set up a Hassy 500c/m with a 50mm and 80mm lens. Transition to LF will take some but thats fine. Thanks again for acknowledging my choices of equipment are worthy of the investment. I process my own B/W and color reversal film which will help offset the costs. Thanks for the lens suggestions and I will continue to search the use market .. MH

Thank you kindly for your reply. I have experience with manual cameras is years past and am reacquainting myself with the zone system. Its a learning process I am looking forward to. Thx again..MH

I am looking to get my first 4x5 camera. My main focus will be landscape from hiking in the mountains to that special spot. I am looking in the used market and always have resale value in mind. I have been considering a Wista Field 45DX in Cherry or Rosewood and a Linhof Master Technika classic. I am a newbie at LF so thoughts and recommendations are welcome. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. Mike Hoffman