Re: 4x5 camera suggestions

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Tim Coffer wrote:
> 
> Matt Henley wanted to know what 4X5 camera is "best" for HIE sheet
> film. Here's hoping we see lots of favor towards the Crown Graphic,
> considering I have one sitting here at work collecting dust. Whoever
> requested it be bought must have seen me coming, albeit years later. :=)
> I've seen used ones available for around $250-500. I assume the cheaper
> ones lack a lens. The lens I have is the "stock" 135mm f/4.7 Schneider.
> I'd like to go to a wider angle, as much as a 65mmperhaps. That lens
> (the f/8 super angulon) will cost me around $500 used, so I'm not really
> moving quickly to see it happen just yet.
> Anyway, from what I've heard, the bellows aren't a problem, compared to
> more expensive view cameras.
> Who was the list member that used this camera with a pinhole setup?
> Guess I deleted that message prematurely.
> Thanks, Tim Coffer

I've used mine extensively with pinhole.  Works wonderfully as long as
you measure your bellows extension and insert the proper pinhole
aperture.

You will need to consider whether or not your Crown Graphic can use a
65mm lens - I'm guessing it can't.  I have a 90mm that just barely
fits.  No movement with the lens plane can be made.  I've also got a
127mm Ektar, which gives me very nice, sharp images.  This lens can be
found under $50.  I was fortunate to recently purchase a Schneider 240mm
lens for $100, though it doesn't have a shutter.  As I stop the thing
all the way down, exposing by removing and replacing the lens cap works
just fine.

george

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