Are any of these Cameras worth buying? I was wondering about film stock etc provided that they`re in good working order. The shop is close to where I live.
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I wouldn`t buy any Camera without finding out some information about them first. You`re probably right about the 5x4 option, although I already have this format.If you really like the format you can always cut film down to size.
I think the question is why are you considering one of those?
Collector or user?
From the user viewer point I bet you could find a more modern 4x5 that would be better in most ways for less money.
Another Camera that caught my eye was a medium format Graflex Century Graphic 6x9 roll-film Camera. I was wondering if this could be modified to take a more modern lens like a Schneider 100mm Symmar-L?
I`ll stick with my MPP 5x4 then.Hi Keith
Quarter and half plate black & white film is available from
www.retrophotographic.com, which is here in the UK. No colour films are made in those sizes and the choice of b/w emulsions isn't as wide as in say 5x4. As Nick says it depends on why you are buying. These cameras have bookform darkslides. The thing to check before buying is whether they have the metal inserts to take film. They were originally made to take glass plates but some also have the insert. Without them it is a real fiddle to use film, you can check in the forums for other people's experiences and then decide whether it's worth it.
hope this is of help, Alex
Possibly, although I think I will leave that one alone for now.


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