medium format

[metroshane]

anyone ever use medium or even large format camera's? I want to do George Hurrell type photos http://www.hurrellphotography.com/ and just can't seem to capture it on 35mm. (I haven't tried that much with digital) I'd really like to get a medium format...but would hate to pay that much only to find out it's my technique with the problems.

I'd also like one of those old 8x10 press cameras used in the 30's or 40's....so let me know if anyone runs across one for sale.

[Chase]

As much as I hate to admit it...I have a large format camera that was given to me, but I have never tried using it yet. I'm not sure if I am intimidated because I don't know a thing about it, or if it is just more complicated that I have cared to deal with lately.

In any case, I need to give it a try one of these days. I'm just worried that if I start using it, I may keep using it...and then things start getting more expensive!

In any case, I'd love to see some input from others on the subject.

[photobug]

You can do a search on ebay for "large format camera" for an idea what you're going to spend.

If you're feeling adventuresome you could always build one (http://www.benderphoto.com/), which is something I'm considering. The lens/shutter is the real expense going this route apparently.

Jim

[MDowdey]

Man that looks like fun!! Jim and chase, let me know how it is once you guys get em up and going...



md

[photobug]

hehe, may be awhile, I just bought a Contax RTS II off ebay so that'll be taking up what time the Coolpix doesn't.

:wink: Jim