Re: Spinshot

[James Young <jamiehy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>To clarify, I'm looking for a true rotational camera that I can use for both
>representational shots (minimal distortion) and experimental work
>(distortion at will). An old Cirkut might be great fun but I understand from
>lurking here that they can also be quite tricky. Besides, I would rather
>start out with a less expensive rotational camera if it is possible to get
>one that is less expensive but still good. That's the dint of my questions:
>How much do I need to spend.
>
>I am not looking for a camera primarily for Web usage. I want to use it for
>silver gelatin prints that are gallery quality.
>
>Alan Zinn wrote me about the Lookaround Camera. I liked many of the shots I
>saw on his Web site and the fact that it can apparently be handheld, but I'm
>not sure I know enough to evaluate the capabilities of the camera. I'd be
>interested in hearing some reviews of this camera offline or in getting URLs
>for any Web site reviews.
>
>Recommendations for other cameras would also be welcome.
>
>Thanks,
>Katherine
>
I would recommend finding a roundshot 35 or 35s Though they are out 
of production there might be a few around with dealers. They are good 
reliable cameras and not too expensive For a bit more money you could 
go with a roundshot 65 70/220 or 65 el. The 65 camera is a lot more 
expensive and quite bulky, but takes great photos.  Cirkuts are great 
but very difficult to use well. I like the big B&W negs so I can do 
alt process printing.