Kodak Master View 4x5

"Kristina via PhotoKB.com" wrote

I'm a little concerned by the fact that the [Kodak Master V II]
might have trouble with anything shorter than a 135mm

I would strongly advise getting a camera with that can accept a
WA bag bellows if you are planning to do a lot of wide angle
(90mm and less) work.

A Sinar-F can be had for not much money. Sinars are the standard
in rental view cameras/accy so it is easy to get a special something
for a shoot or a weekend. Accessories and cameras are plentiful on
ebay, prices are all over the place - so be careful.

Horsemen lensboards (and I think bellows) are interchangeable
with Sinar and a Horseman at a v. good price can be a good choice.

If something on the lines of a KMVII will satisfy your needs you
may want to consider a Graphic View (II is preferred) for $150-250.
Make sure the gear and rack for moving the standards aren't
worn or stripped. You will need a recessed board for 90mm and
you wont have more than an ooch of rise or fall as the bellows
will be scrunched tight. But at $150, that leaves money for better/
more lenses; the lenses are the important part, the rest is
a glorified shoe-box.

--
Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio
Consulting Engineer: Electronics; Informatics; Photonics.
Remove spaces etc. to reply: n o lindan at net com dot com
psst.. want to buy an f-stop timer? nolindan.com/da/fstop/

"Kristina via PhotoKB.com" wrote

I'm a little concerned by the fact that the [Kodak Master V II]
might have trouble with anything shorter than a 135mm

I would strongly advise getting a camera with that can accept a
WA bag bellows if you are planning to do a lot of wide angle
(90mm and less) work.

A Sinar-F can be had for not much money. Sinars are the standard
in rental view cameras/accy so it is easy to get a special something
for a shoot or a weekend. Accessories and cameras are plentiful on
ebay, prices are all over the place - so be careful.

Horsemen lensboards (and I think bellows) are interchangeable
with Sinar and a Horseman at a v. good price can be a good choice.

If something on the lines of a KMVII will satisfy your needs you
may want to consider a Graphic View (II is preferred) for $150-250.
Make sure the gear and rack for moving the standards aren't
worn or stripped. You will need a recessed board for 90mm and
you wont have more than an ooch of rise or fall as the bellows
will be scrunched tight. But at $150, that leaves money for better/
more lenses; the lenses are the important part, the rest is
a glorified shoe-box.

--
Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio
Consulting Engineer: Electronics; Informatics; Photonics.
Remove spaces etc. to reply: n o lindan at net com dot com
psst.. want to buy an f-stop timer? nolindan.com/da/fstop/

On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 06:13:04 GMT, "Kristina via PhotoKB.com"
wrote:

I am just getting in to LF photography and am looking to buy a camera

Have I got a Speed Graphic just for you !


Regards,

John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.puresilver.org
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On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 06:13:04 GMT, "Kristina via PhotoKB.com"
wrote:

I am just getting in to LF photography and am looking to buy a camera

Have I got a Speed Graphic just for you !


Regards,

John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.puresilver.org
Please remove the "_" when replying via email