Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Logan, I've down-sized my medium and large format gear over the last two years, as a result of back problems. I had Mamiya RZ67 and Sinar kit but have consolidated to a Silvestri T30 architectural camera. http://www.silvestricamera.com/ This is a modular system primarily designed for 6x7 and 6x9 format but with specific film holders it can also do 6x12 and 4x5. You can use either Schneider or Rodenstock lenses from 35mm up to 180mm. The front of the camera can be shifted by 30mm to eliminate converging lines. The camera is very compact and built like a tank. The rollfilm holder rotates so you can change from landscape to portrait quickly. I normally use it in 6x9 format. I only have two Schneider lenses; the Super Angulon 5.6/47XL and the APO Symmar 5.6/100. The former is designed for 4x5 and the latter 6x9. So, I can use the 47XL in 4x5 format and it roughly equates to a 14mm (in 35mm film standards). Obviously, this is great for architectural interiors and should I use it with the 6x9 RFH then it equates to a 20mm lens (in 35mm equivalent standard). Have a look at Silvestri's site and please let me know if you have any further questions. Cheers, Paul.