I started out with a speed graphic, 135mm lens, 10 holders and case for $150, BUT I soon wanted much more camera movements and better optics and many more lenses. I currently have 75mm,90mm, 135mm, 210mm, and 360mm. These are all recent vintage and in modern shutters except for the 360mm which is a Tele-Xenar in a Compound shutter. I "think" I'm done but I still might go for a 65mm Super- angulon too. Wide angle photography using 4X5 is awesome. JCO
> -----Original Message----- > From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:35 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: 35mm SUCKS! Try 4X5 > > > On Thu, 27 Mar 2003, collinb wrote: > > I must say, too, that JCO spent a lot to start with 4x5. > > One can get a nice outfit for less than $1000US. > > This is where I'll pop in and say I got a Speed Graphic with a 135/4.7 > press lens and a 111/8 WA Dagor, four film holders, for $60 (or was it > $75?). Deals happen, especially if you look. I've since added only some > more holders, an additional lens, and a cheap meter and I'm still well > under $500 total. > > Unfortuantly, it sold me on quality..and its not the most portable, which > is how I ended up spending much more on a used 645 kit, because big > negatives will absolutely spoil you. > > -- > http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in > your eye. > http://www.eighteenpercent.com <-> photography and portfolio. >
