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Re: [Largeformat] ideas



From: "Luis Paulet" <lou@csn1.com>

> Both the Speed AND Crown Graphic cameras were designed to be hand 
> held. The
> Crown does not have the focal plane shutter so you must use lenses with
> attached shutters.  However, the Crown is lighter than the Speed 
> which is why
> it was my choice for taking backpacking.
> 

Although my experience with the Speed Graphic is limited, I don't think
I would use the focal plane shutter anyway.  You get faster flash sync
capabilities with the lens shutter, and you I'm sure the camera shakes
a whole lot less as well.