From: Gary Miller (gmphotos@earthlink.net)
Date: 04/23/00-10:17:15 PM Z
If you need a 4x5 for both the studio and location, then you have to make
> the big decision over a monorail or a field camera. Toyo makes very nice
> cameras, a little bit expensive, even with the PEPP discount. Their metal
> field camera is excellent, but you should check to see if it has enough
> shift, rise, fall, and tilt for studio work. It also depends on the type of
> location and studio work that you will be doing. If you are going to be
> using wide angle lenses then the camera should have an interchangeable
> bellows. On the other hand, if your location work will be indoors, then a
> monorail version will suit you well. Yes the monorails are heavier
> (usually) but they make up for their heftier nature by giving you much
> greater versatility than any field camera. I had a Zone VI 4x5 a few years
> ago and that we a very good compromise for me. It has great bellows
> extension and interchangeable bellows along with lots of movement. It
> suited my needs very well because I was looking for a field camera that I
> could occasionally use in the studio. In the end the lens is the most
> important component of the system, so do not skimp on lens quality. Make a
> list of your needs and see which compromises work best for you. If you have
> to spend more on a non Toyo camera, you will be better off in the long run
> if that selection better fits your anticipated needs.
>
> Gary Miller
>
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