Landscape photography

[phillean]

I am looking for some information on equipment for landscape photography.

I am fairly comfortable with 35mm format for other things but I want to move
to larger negatives for landscapes. I suppose what I would really like is
some sort of updated Kodak pocket (I have one of these) with a good lens for
landscapes - I am not looking to do portraits with this camera so focussing
adjustments are not really an issue, but good iris adjustment, a range of
shutter speeds and lens clarity are essential. I am looking for
recommendations for good used cameras with a wide rectangle format - almost
panoramic, and suggestions on focal length.

Any suggestions or pointers on where to find more information appreciated.

Phil

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phillean at interact.net.au

[Gary]

Fuji 6x9 and 6x17 RF comes to mind. 6x9 is same aspect ratio as 35mm.
6x12 and 6x17s are considered true panaramics. If price is no object,
the Linhof series is very good but very expensive. A 4x5 field camera with
a roll film back for 6x9 or 6x12. Calumet use to sell them. Have not checked
for a long time. I personally went with Fuji 6x9 for normal landscape work.
The 6x9 is a fixed lense (not interchangeable) but the others mentioned have
interchangeable lenses if I remember correctly. The Fuji 6x9 comes in 65mm
and 90mm equiv to 28 and 35 mm lenses in 35. If you want total versatility
check out the Mamiya 7II which is a 6x7 RF with interchangeable lenses
and the style of automation that is normal in 35mm. I do not believe that there

are any update folders in production today. The old fuji 645 folder is the only

one is recent history that I can think of. The Makina Paubel 6x7 was a sort
of a folder (pull out lense). But sadly I do not think that they are currently
in
production. Two interesting web sites about MF cameras and deciding on
which ones, are:
http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/cameras.html
and
http://www.photo.net/photo/medium-format/choosing
Hope that helps...
Cheers,
Gary

[Q.G. de Bakker]

phillean wrote:

> I am looking for some information on equipment for landscape photography.
>
> I am fairly comfortable with 35mm format for other things but I want to
move
> to larger negatives for landscapes. I suppose what I would really like
is
> some sort of updated Kodak pocket (I have one of these) with a good lens
for
> landscapes - I am not looking to do portraits with this camera so
focussing
> adjustments are not really an issue, but good iris adjustment, a range of
> shutter speeds and lens clarity are essential. I am looking for
> recommendations for good used cameras with a wide rectangle format -
almost
> panoramic, and suggestions on focal length.

Linhof Technorama (6 x 12 cm) with 65 mm Super Angulon (91 degrees angle of
view), or Fuji Panorama G617 (6 x 17 cm) with Fujinon 105 mm lens (75
degrees angle of view).

Or one of the Fuji 6x9 cameras (same aspect ratio as 35 mm format), like the
Fuji GSW690 with 65 mm lens (equivalent to 28 mm on 35 mm format).

[JCPERE]

>"phillean" phil...@removenospam.interact.net.au

One option is a 2x3 Graphic camera. Lot's of lens choices, backs for roll or
sheet film, can do closeup work and fairly cheap. Can also be used handheld.
See graflex.org for information.
Chuck

[phillean]

thanks for the various suggestions, they gives me several avenues to
consider

phil

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