Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/09
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Jim,
Good suggestion. On one hand I'm tempted to get a full blown view camera
set but then I have to remind myself what I like to photograph. What is
tempting about the Crown Graphic "Press" camera is that it can be used
handheld. To be honest I love my M6 and really am not sure how much I would
use a 4x5 but I thought I might try something inexpensive first. But I think
you are correct, one should not try to duplicate a Leica in 4x5, to be fair,
one should use a 4x5 on its terms. Perhaps what I am looking for is a
technical or field camera. The graphics *do* have a rangefinder to keep this
discussion somewhat on topic :-))
Jonathan Borden
> At 05:35 PM 11/9/99 -0500, Jonathan Borden wrote:
> >
> > There is a Linhof Kardan Color sans lens for $460 which is available
...
> >but I assume that any lens can be attached to a Crown Graphic as well. So
> >assuming a Crown Graphic is say $200-250? What would be the advantage of
a
> >'higher end' 4x5 like the Cambo or Linhof except more movements? Which is
a
> >better deal for a 4x5 neophyte?
> >
> >Jonathan Borden
>
> The Crown Graphic is a "Press" camera and was never intended to be used as
> a "view camera", field or studio. It is simply difficult to use in view
> camera terms.
>
> You can buy a "new" Calumet Cadet view camera for $395. A monorail with
all
> of the swings, tilts, shifts, bellows options, lens board options, etc.
>
> Calumet has a special going on right now. Cadet, 150mm Caltar lens,
> lensboard, two holders, focusing cloth, carrying case, for $699. Hellova
> deal. 800-calumet or www.calumetphoto.com
>
> Jim