view cameras for product photography

[Allthink]

Hello
Are you using digital view cameras for your product photography (from Cambo, Arca Swiss, Sinar)?
If yes, what system you use and what you like about it? What benefits it gives you as compared to regular dslr style shooting?
You are welcome to share your favorite lenses you use, either regular or macro.

 

[Strodav]

I don't do much product photography anymore, but when I do I tether my D850 to my computer then do my setup (angle, height, highlights, shadows, ...) looking at my computer monitor.

 

[Kwillmorth]

I used Lingoff 4x5 for decades, but when I changed to digital, moved away from them. Using a Canon R5 tethered to a laptop or tablet so have a better view of the image than through the glass, and can move to post directly. Considered a Phase One back for the Lingoff gear, but the expense was well outside my budget. The R5 fan be fitted with pretty much any lens you need, from wide angle to 2.5X macro. I have several primes, 16, 24Macro, 35Macro, 50, 85Macro, 100Macro, and a couple zooms like 15-30, 24-105, and 24-240 that help zero in on the best FL for a project (rarely use them on product, as they are not bright enough to dial in depth of field.) I also have a few vintage lenses, like the SMC Takamur 50mm f1.4 with adapter for its unique character, and odd balls picked up over the years for 35mm film cameras that produce effects beyond just tack sharpness and grand dynamic range. Have sold off the view camera and related, and never looked back.