BradS said:Actually Steve, I think somebody did try to ask this and the reply was basically, "I want it do do everything and use every lens but above all, it has to look good....". So, I don't think this is necessarily an excercise in rational use of one's money.
Charles Webb said:A super expensive brightly colored 4x5 camera will always make sharper, cleaner, better contrast and even toned negatives than a plain old black or wood stained camera. Even at f wide open!My vote is for the 5x7 B&J then spend the mega bucks with J. Galli for a super good batch of lenses! Charlie........
jmdavis said:Bummer,
You mean there's really not a www.pimp_my_camera.com? I think that I'm off to register a new domain.
Mike Davis
At the recent Photo Expo I passed a display case with bellows made of faux leopard skin and other exotic materials, I ran like hell!jimgalli said:Excellent advice. Buy a $56 Burke & James, send it to the folks at www.pimp_my_camera.com for the leapord skin or red aligator treatment. Then send the remainder of your $5600 budget to me and I'll decide which lenses you need. Simple eh?
David A. Goldfarb said:Right this way, Mike------------> http://www.cameraleather.com/
Landscapes, streetscapes, people - environmental, "outdoor things", nudes, night scenes. Not really into macros, interiors, table top "things".steve simmons said:what do you want to photograph?
Wide angle to medium tele. Say 20mm to 100mm in 35mm SLR equivalent.what range of lensdes (sic) do you want to use?
Donny, Donny, Donny. If this came from someone I respected, I'd laugh at. From you, it's pitiful. Was it really necessary? Try and have some semblance of self-restraint, K?Donald Miller said:Art,
You know, it is quite apparent that you are a discerning individual. Your taste is readily apparent and impeccable. If I had the financial wherewithall that you indicate, I would not settle for the ordinary either...in fact if you were my manager, I would probably fire you if you settled for the mundane.
I would probably have something made up in an art deco theme...no need to buy off the rack. it would impress the hell out of everyone...that would offset the images until you got to the point of learning to use it.
I insist on proper presentation from all of my managers...
gr82bart said:Donny, Donny, Donny. If this came from someone I respected, I'd laugh at. From you, it's pitiful. Was it really necessary? Try and have some semblance of self-restraint, K?
Art.
Hey Brad,BradS said:Nobody stops at just one view camera anyway.
Bob,laz said:Come on Art, you gotta see the humor in your statements regarding a stylish 4x5. All in all I think the APUG crowd has been as helpful as can be and considering the emphasis you've put on what your camera will look like, as restrained as they can be in the gentle kidding you've gotten.
'nuff said, sorry my friend.gr82bart said:Bob,
We have a history.
gr82bart said:Bob,
You are absolutely correct about that. But, in the case of Donny here, it's a personal attack. He's bringing things from the soapbox that should remain there or else we could all do the same and bring things into the regular forum. We have a history.
Art.
gr82bart said:Hey Brad,
This is the scary part. So many LF shooters have told me this. I think it's like any other 'hobby'. I mean just how many cameras is enough? I think there's a thread somewhere asking to list how many cameras we all have and it's amazing to see just how many.
Don't make me ask for leopard print bellows!Ole said:On the other hand, I have several Art Deco LF cameras... My 6.5x9cm, the 3 9x12cm's, one 13x18cm and the 18x24cm all have obvious Art Deco design elements.
Ole said:In that case I must advise you to keep it personal, and take it off-forum.
The moderator has spoken.
On the other hand, I have several Art Deco LF cameras... My 6.5x9cm, the 3 9x12cm's, one 13x18cm and the 18x24cm all have obvious Art Deco design elements.
gr82bart said:This is the scary part. So many LF shooters have told me this.
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