Buying used LF gear in the UK?

[mbgoncalves]

Hi!

I have been using Nikon F80 and a 50mm f/1.8 lens for the past 3 years.

Two years ago I bought a Canon 300D and after a few tests and especially losing 1 year of photos due to a stupid mistake... oh well I don't want to talk about it.

I finally decided that I like the look of b&w when traditionally developed and printed by me.

I've recently bought a Bronica SQ camera with the 80mm and 150mm lenses. I bought also a Minolta light meter and a polaroid back for those tricky light situations.

Yesterday I bought a Contax 167MT with the Planar 50mm f/1.7 because I would like to try Carl Zeiss lenses. Buying an Hasselblad was out of my budget.

I would like to start investigating prices and options for a large format kit. I have been buying stuff from ffords (www.ffords.co.uk) but they I don't understand, yet, their LF listing very well.

I would like some advice for a starter kit with one lens (150mm, normal on LF, right?) and all of the possible adjustments possible on the camera.

Thanks, Miguel

PS: What brands of enlargers are out there? I own at the moment a Meopta 6a with 50mm and 80mm Schneider lenses.