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I’m looking to learn how to work with LF and primarily this will mean situations that I can control so it will almost exclusively be used at home rather than stood in the middle of the fells. I’m conscious that not everyone takes to LF photography and I want to make the early experience as controllable as possible. If the workflow and user experience works for me and if I have opted for a monorail then I will then need to make a decision whether to sell it and buy a field camera or better still buy a field camera to add to my collection of cameras. All the best |
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Thanks again! |
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David, The Calumet Cadet is a light-weight mono-rail so a good all-rounder to learn on for both studio and field work. I have seen them used in the field several times. Also they have plenty of movements and can be found at a reaonable price. Neil.
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Thanks Neil. What about things like lens boards are they readily available/standard sized? I’m very tempted by the one I’ve seen so Have just sat down to do some Googling for more information!
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David, No idea on those items - sorry. I have a feeling though the lensbords are special to that camera - needs checking. But if you have one to copy that should be OK. Lensboards are easily made from modelling ply or sheet plastic. Neil.
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http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.or...=Calumet+cadet The camera I’m looking at comes with a lens board too. Thanks for your help |
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That's good news - enjoy and let us know how you get on. Neil.
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Cheers Neil ... I certainly will. I’ve been prevaricating for over twelves months now but finally ready to take the plunge
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You saw me using my Cambo Cadet in Cornwall a few years ago Lens boards are nothing special just a square flat board with slightly rounded corners, I made some quick spares which I may well still have. I had a De Vere Whole plate Monorail from 1976/7 until about 5 years ago it had Half plate and 5x4 backs as well. very sold but heavy. I stopped using it in 1986 and switched to a Wista 45DX field camera. I sold it for 3100 which is their true value (ex lens) and that's what I'd paid for the Cambo Cadet around 2000, I sold it for the same price. The Cambo Cadet is OK but cheap and cheerful doesn't have the precision of the better Cambo, it was built and sold as a low budget camera for students. it sold far better in the US as a Calumet Cadet. There are some excellent LF cameras around still at good prices it's just knowing what to look for. Ian |
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