[Largeformat] RE: Welcome to Largeformat@onelist.com

["Brock Nanson" <brock@direct.ca>]

From: "Brock Nanson" <brock@direct.ca>

Hi Randle,

I don't think you will regret making the move, assuming of course that you
are patient and can carry gear like a mule!

>My favorite subjects tend to be outdoors.  I considered a field camera but
>decided this would be too practical.  A Calumet seems to be a good place to
>begin this adventure.  My favorite focal length in 35mm is a 28mm lense.  I
>understand it is difficult to translate directly o 4X5 format but
understand
>that a 90mm lense is roughly equivalent.


I use a 90mm super angulon on a Sinar F.  I am an outside shooter myself and
while the F may not be as portable as a field camera, you just can't beat
the movements!  I know nothing about the Calumet other than it is
inexpensive and offers a reasonably affordable way in to the format.

What I do know about the 90mm lens is perhaps more useful - make sure the
camera will accept a bag bellows!  A 90 is not the best focal length to
learn about movements!  Things are just too tight.  Unless you have a very
compact and flexible accordian bellows, you will be S.O.L with the 90mm!
Check this out before you buy.

>Motorcyclists know why dogs hang their heads from car windows


But do they share the same fascination with fire hydrants ;-)   ???

Brock