If you don't need an extremely portable camera, Sinar Fs are ridiculously low in price right now. An F-1, which is an entry model, can be had for about $300, sometimes with accessories, and probably about $600 with a basic lens. Sinars are like Legos. This F-1 model can easily be converted to another model should you ever feel the need. I see not much point in getting anything else on the bargain used end at this point, since this is so cheap for about the best you can get.
For a field camera, others will be able to help you more than I, as I take my Sinar with the light standards for field work. I have had a lot of luck with a Speed Graphic in the field, before I got the Sinar.
Don't forget that there will be a learning curve to get through, some style modifications to make (lest ye be deep in the purse and wish to be in your darkroom every free minute for perpetuity), and also an over-all darkroom modification. You'll need to move to a 4x5 capable enlarger, if you don't have one already. You'll need to find an efficient way to process and dry your film. Various accessories, film holders, loupe, meter, dark cloth, etc.
For a field camera, others will be able to help you more than I, as I take my Sinar with the light standards for field work. I have had a lot of luck with a Speed Graphic in the field, before I got the Sinar.
Don't forget that there will be a learning curve to get through, some style modifications to make (lest ye be deep in the purse and wish to be in your darkroom every free minute for perpetuity), and also an over-all darkroom modification. You'll need to move to a 4x5 capable enlarger, if you don't have one already. You'll need to find an efficient way to process and dry your film. Various accessories, film holders, loupe, meter, dark cloth, etc.
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