LF Shooters?

[Gary R. Smith]

have you thought of starting with a pinhole camera?

Never entered my mind Peter. I've already purchased a lens.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I believe I may have found my body...
...a Toyo 45A

 

[Gary Ayala]

Nice.

 

[Gary Ayala]

I use this Sekonic meter when shooting the Fuji GX680III (above).


The Sekonic will deliver Reflective, Incident and Spot readings. With LF and digital post processing ... you can probably get away with the Sunny 16 Rule and not need a light meter. Again, if you want to get it Right In The Camera with minimal post processing ... you'll want a meter. (You can use the meter in the cameras you already own ... they will be spot-on with a Gray Card.)

 

[Gary Ayala]

I hope you got a tripod hefty enough to handle the Toyo?

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I have a really solid 2nd tripod made by Ravelli.

I put the body on it this evening and ran through all of the movements. Once I get the lens I'll take it outside and practice swing and tilt focus. I still need to pick up some film holders. Adorama has the Toyo holders new in stock. My lens seems to be on a slow boat due to arrive sometime next week.

 

[Gary Ayala]

That looks reasonably hefty ... the feet look a bit on the scrawny side. I'd check the weight limit of the tripod against the Toyo. To be overly cautious, I'd keep those adjustable feet tuck-up on uneven terrain. The head ... mmmhhh dunno ...

 

[Gary Ayala]

You know if you lived down here ... I could play with your Toyo. (play = break)

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I'd check the weight limit of the tripod

Rated for 27 pounds. I'm not certain that I ever screwed the feet out.