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Old 18th February 2017, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodOldNorm View Post
The more I read the more I am convincing myself that I do not need to buy a large format camera, its more of a want.
I think that I would probably enjoy making a large format camera, I can get use of a: lathe, milling machine, router and router jig to make fine dovetail or finger joints. A winter project for 2017-2018.
Ideally you need to use one before you build one, see what features you really need.

Adding to Dave P's comments I use quite a few 50/60 year old lenses and well as more modern, actually most are as easy to use as those in Copals, a couple are more finicky. Results are indistinguishable even with large prints - I'll qualify that by saying you need to know how to get the best from older lenses, also which to avoid.

Dave's point about lens boards is very important, most of my lenses are on Linhof/Wista boards but I have a second set on Pacemaker Graphic boards, with my MPP's I've made a converter to use Wista boards. I've done the same with my 7x5 & 10x8 cameras

Ian
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