Complete beginner questions

crumpet8

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• Nov 4, 2016

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Hi,

Im looking at getting into LF but am still trying to figure out how it works. Theres a Horseman 45hd near me but it doesnt come with many film holders. What sort do I need?

Thanks,

Daniel

 

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• Nov 4, 2016

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Read this to give yourself a comprehension about use. https://www.ephotozine.com/article/horseman-45-hd-large-format-review-4556

As for film holders, you need one to hold two sheets of film, something like these http://www.ultrafineonline.com/4x5c...roductsearch&gclid=CNmd9N6fj9ACFYNXfgodBIsNoQ ;
more if you have room/way to carry more loaded film holders with you, or you need to bring a film changing bag which can be difficult to deal with in the field.

 

Ian Grant

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• Nov 4, 2016

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If you were in the UK I'd suggest coming round to see some LF cameras, accessories etc. It's worth while trying to find someone locally who can point you in the right direction, we do have other Scandinavian members.

Ian

 

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crumpet8

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• Nov 4, 2016

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Ian Grant said:

If you were in the UK I'd suggest coming round to see some LF cameras, accessories etc. It's worth while trying to find someone locally who can point you in the right direction, we do have other Scandinavian members.

Ian

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Great idea Ian! Any idea how to change the thread title?

 

Ian Grant

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Might be just as easy to start a new thread. However first have a look in the Groups section there's two Scandinavian Groups, the one (there was a url link here which no longer exists) has 158 members, why not join it and ask for help there, members get alerts to new group postings. Most APUG members are quite willing to help others and starting using LF is a bit of a learning curve.

Ian

 

Alan Gales

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• Nov 4, 2016

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The Horseman will take standard 4x5 film holders.

Here is the Home Page from the Large Format Photography Forum. Lots of great free information for the beginner. http://www.largeformatphotography.info

Many of us members of APUG are also members there. You should join if you decide to buy a large format camera.

 

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• Nov 4, 2016

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check this out
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/