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Description: Draft Frequently Asked Questions list for rec.photo.equipment.large-format
The unofficial Rec.arts.photography.large-format FAQ Compiled by J A Ollinger ([email protected]) Last updated November 12, 1995 I'm not an expert in this subject, but I figured I knew enough to write up a short FAQ for the group. If you would like to contribute, correct, or comment on the faq, feel free to email me or post. Flames will be ignored. The most recent version of this file is located in my ftp directory. Location: ftp.netcom.com Directory: pub/ja/jaollnge Filename: viewcam.txt Here is the question list: Q1. What is large format? Q2. What is a large format camera? Q3. What are the different kinds of view cameras? What's a technical camera, a press camera, etc? Q4. What are the various sizes of film? Q5. What are the different movements? Q6. I'm thinking of getting into large format. What do I need to start out with? Q7. What is a good starter camera for a large format novice? Q8. There are so many view cameras lenses available. What should a novice look for? What is a barrel lens? Q9. What are some good books on the subject? Questions & Answers: Q1. What is large format? Cameras are often divided into groups by the general size of the film that they accept. Large format cameras usually use sheet film that is 4" x 5" or larger (though the cameras can be modified to take smaller films). Medium format cameras generally take large roll films, like 120. Minature cameras (you don't hear that term much anymore) take 35mm or 828 or thereabouts. Subminis (like old Minoxes) take even smaller film. Q2. What is a large format camera? Large format cameras tend to be view cameras, which is itself a generic term. View cameras are generally configured to have a rail or a flat bed running horizontally. There is a front standard where the lens is attached. There is a rear standard that holds the ground glass (for focusing) and the film. In between the standards is a light-tight bellows or bag. The image is focused by changing the distance between the two standards. The standards m
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