I recently sprung for a used Linhof Technikardan 6x9. That gives me all of the advantages of roll film combined with the flexibility of a bigger monorail camera. I use a 47mm Super Angulon XL as my widest lens and it gives a nice wide fov of ~20mm equivalent on 35mm as well as plenty of room for adjustments.
a further tip, watch out for bellows draw (in exposure compensation), as you can get to 1.5x lens focal length fairly quick, aka 50-150 mm is not a big jump, but 210 to 420 is!, also with these lenses and LF the dof is fairly thin, so precise focusing is required to get a good shot; but this brings up another plus of LF, that is the aperture goes down to 64 or 54 so this allows you the freedom to get the exposure right ( to remove glare, or motion) due to the subject matter, as well as choose asa on the spot, by removing a holder with a high asa film, and replacing it with a low asa at will, no having to wait for the roll to be finished.
I have the same set-up Chamonix 4x5 but with a 6x9 back. I got the Fujinon 65mm f5.6 and it's great but I find it not wide enough in many cases, so I'd go with a wider lens as Nico says. I have a Sinar F2 4x5 with bag bellows. Rail cameras are bulkier than field cameras, but with the very small rail you need for a wide angle lens, it is pretty small and not that bulky. A good cheap alternative to a Chamonix.
Thanks for mentioning the 58mm lens. I had no idea where to go to get one or even which one, and now I have one on its way. Although I paid a bit more for it than the price you mentioned, I'm really pleased and can't wait to try a super-wide-angle on my Chamonix. I can't wait to try it with my Dayi back. Thanks!
also Nico, Linhof has a 65 mm wide for their technikas, but this ONLY works on the latter versions of the Technika, as a double drop bed is essential (30 deg.) to allow the lens to see the whole scene, and not part of the camera's bed. but these also can fold up with the camera, making it a quite easy and simple package to transport and use. There is also an Ebony RSW 45 designed esp. for wide lenses, a fixed camera bed, non-folding design but allows extreme wides, like you describe to be fitted, NO modifications or accessories required.
nice video Nico, but for a "cheap ish" digital version, don't forget the cambo actis, then you have a compact system, with the capabillity of using sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Cannon, and other digital solutions; the actis is in effect a view camera (bed style) with ability to fit many digital cameras and analogue lenses (35/MF & LF) onto the one system, so can grow with you, get the simple parts, then upgrade lenses/sensors when you have the cash.
Thanks for another good video. I can't wait to get started. I was given a Prinz 4x5 view camera. It came with two lenses and one film holder. The film holder is for the obsolete Polaroid film. I know it was made in Japan but I don't know much else. Does anyone know anything about this camera and where I could purchase film holders? Thanks.
Hello Nico, thank you so much for answering my question! It helps a lot! I'm still trying to figure out if I want to go with a 4x5 or directly with a 6x7 view camera. I still need to do a lot of research haha Thanks again!
Google 6x9 Lenses, the first link should be a list on the large format photography forum. All the lenses listed there will also cover 6x7. The widest lens I use a 35mm Grandogan, its amazing on 6x9 and gives movements! I would recommend the Chamonix Hs1 or H1 if you want a new camera for 6x7, they are pretty much perfect for medium format. For the Holders I would go for a Combo or Sinar that can go directly under the ground glass without removing it.
@@jacquesmerel1 Yes you can on every camera with a graflok back. I would also recommend you to check out full metal view cameras, I prefer the over the wooden ones, no matter the format.
@@kollegekool Which full metal view cameras have you used? I am thinking of getting a view camera to use mostly with a Sinar Zoom II roll film backl so I can flex between 6x7 and 6x12. Thinking of working with a 65/90/150 setup, so I can also use the 150 as a normal lens when I DO shoot sheet film. I've realized I'd be best off with a non-folding, short base view camera to make setup easier and keep from having to drop the bed - which as far as I've found leaves me with only 3ish options so I'm curious if you know any more: Either a Chamonix 45HS-1, a Walker Titan XL, or a Canham DLC - would you recommend I avoid the Chamonix simply because it's wooden? Curious if anyone has experience with a Walker as they seem to essentially be a metal version of the HS-1, and may even be better for precision since they intentionally forgo back movements to keep things rigid and parallel... Advice appreciated
Sinar has a 6x7 back which is same used as a 4x5 film holder. They also made a so called Vario edition where you can choose the format ranging from 4.5x6 towards 6x12, quite handy if you like to switch between formats😊
I recently sprung for a used Linhof Technikardan 6x9. That gives me all of the advantages of roll film combined with the flexibility of a bigger monorail camera.
I use a 47mm Super Angulon XL as my widest lens and it gives a nice wide fov of ~20mm equivalent on 35mm as well as plenty of room for adjustments.
a further tip, watch out for bellows draw (in exposure compensation), as you can get to 1.5x lens focal length fairly quick, aka 50-150 mm is not a big jump, but 210 to 420 is!, also with these lenses and LF the dof is fairly thin, so precise focusing is required to get a good shot; but this brings up another plus of LF, that is the aperture goes down to 64 or 54 so this allows you the freedom to get the exposure right ( to remove glare, or motion) due to the subject matter, as well as choose asa on the spot, by removing a holder with a high asa film, and replacing it with a low asa at will, no having to wait for the roll to be finished.
I have the same set-up Chamonix 4x5 but with a 6x9 back. I got the Fujinon 65mm f5.6 and it's great but I find it not wide enough in many cases, so I'd go with a wider lens as Nico says. I have a Sinar F2 4x5 with bag bellows. Rail cameras are bulkier than field cameras, but with the very small rail you need for a wide angle lens, it is pretty small and not that bulky. A good cheap alternative to a Chamonix.
Thanks for mentioning the 58mm lens. I had no idea where to go to get one or even which one, and now I have one on its way. Although I paid a bit more for it than the price you mentioned, I'm really pleased and can't wait to try a super-wide-angle on my Chamonix. I can't wait to try it with my Dayi back. Thanks!
also Nico, Linhof has a 65 mm wide for their technikas, but this ONLY works on the latter versions of the Technika, as a double drop bed is essential (30 deg.) to allow the lens to see the whole scene, and not part of the camera's bed. but these also can fold up with the camera, making it a quite easy and simple package to transport and use.
There is also an Ebony RSW 45 designed esp. for wide lenses, a fixed camera bed,
non-folding design but allows extreme wides, like you describe to be fitted, NO modifications or accessories required.
i wish Schneider, Rodenstock and others would relaunch some of these good old filmlenses. And of course a modern shutter too…
I don't even want sone of these cameras, but I'm seeing soooo many of them I'm starting to think about buying one lol.
They are pretty cool tools, I hope to get some videos out shooting with it.
nice video Nico, but for a "cheap ish" digital version, don't forget the cambo actis, then you have a compact system, with the capabillity of using sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Cannon, and other digital solutions; the actis is in effect a view camera (bed style) with ability to fit many digital cameras and analogue lenses (35/MF & LF) onto the one system, so can grow with you, get the simple parts, then upgrade lenses/sensors when you have the cash.
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Thanks for another good video. I can't wait to get started. I was given a Prinz 4x5 view camera. It came with two lenses and one film holder. The film holder is for the obsolete Polaroid film. I know it was made in Japan but I don't know much else. Does anyone know anything about this camera and where I could purchase film holders? Thanks.
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Thank you!
Hello Nico, thank you so much for answering my question! It helps a lot! I'm still trying to figure out if I want to go with a 4x5 or directly with a 6x7 view camera. I still need to do a lot of research haha
Thanks again!
Google 6x9 Lenses, the first link should be a list on the large format photography forum. All the lenses listed there will also cover 6x7. The widest lens I use a 35mm Grandogan, its amazing on 6x9 and gives movements! I would recommend the Chamonix Hs1 or H1 if you want a new camera for 6x7, they are pretty much perfect for medium format. For the Holders I would go for a Combo or Sinar that can go directly under the ground glass without removing it.
@@kollegekool thanks a lot that really helps! do you know if you can mount a digital back on your 4x5?
@@jacquesmerel1 Yes you can on every camera with a graflok back. I would also recommend you to check out full metal view cameras, I prefer the over the wooden ones, no matter the format.
@@kollegekool Which full metal view cameras have you used? I am thinking of getting a view camera to use mostly with a Sinar Zoom II roll film backl so I can flex between 6x7 and 6x12. Thinking of working with a 65/90/150 setup, so I can also use the 150 as a normal lens when I DO shoot sheet film. I've realized I'd be best off with a non-folding, short base view camera to make setup easier and keep from having to drop the bed - which as far as I've found leaves me with only 3ish options so I'm curious if you know any more: Either a Chamonix 45HS-1, a Walker Titan XL, or a Canham DLC - would you recommend I avoid the Chamonix simply because it's wooden? Curious if anyone has experience with a Walker as they seem to essentially be a metal version of the HS-1, and may even be better for precision since they intentionally forgo back movements to keep things rigid and parallel... Advice appreciated
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Thanks!
How about the Fujica GX680 with 65mm or 50mm there is a wide angel bellow? .....i know its a beast..;-)
I wouldnt venture into the wild with that camera, its a real beast. Heavy and super bulky.
Is the LF lens just as sharp like a lens that produced for a MF camera? Thanks
doesnt the toyo roll film holder slide under the ground glass? its fairly thin
I'm interested in that too!
In my experience with a Toyo 67 RFH and the Chamonix 45F2, it doesn't fit.
Sinar has a 6x7 back which is same used as a 4x5 film holder. They also made a so called Vario edition where you can choose the format ranging from 4.5x6 towards 6x12, quite handy if you like to switch between formats😊
Would be interested to know the name of the architectural photographer you mentioned.
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@@NicosPhotographyShow Many thanks