EdintheClouds
New member
Hi, first post here, though I’ve been lurking for a while.
So, I’m after some advice re purchasing a used digital back for a tech cam, Cambo WRS 1200 with Rodenstock Sinaron digital 55mm, f4.5.
I’ve used 5x4 cameras, and also use a Fuji GFX50r, but have never used a tech cam with a dB before.
A few notes about how I’ll be shooting:
99.9% of my shooting will be outdoors using daylight.
I will be using shifts (maximum of 25mm rear fall) so minimal colour casts would be appreciated. I’ll also be stitching 2/3 images on occasion.
Re focusing, I don’t have any strong preference between ground glass vs focus peaking on LCD, so CMOS or CCD.
I won’t be using any lenses wider than my current 55mm Rodenstock, and I’m happy with the effective focal length of the 55mm regardless of whether the sensor size is 33x44 or 40x54 (effective focal lengths of circa 44mm and 35mm respectively).
50mp is enough for the size I’m printing at the moment, but more would be appreciated.
Digital backs are uncharted territory for me at the moment and I know there’s probably a whole load of things I haven’t even considered yet.
Any advice to help me avoid making an expensive mistake would be very much appreciated.
Cheers!
Ed.
So, I’m after some advice re purchasing a used digital back for a tech cam, Cambo WRS 1200 with Rodenstock Sinaron digital 55mm, f4.5.
I’ve used 5x4 cameras, and also use a Fuji GFX50r, but have never used a tech cam with a dB before.
A few notes about how I’ll be shooting:
99.9% of my shooting will be outdoors using daylight.
I will be using shifts (maximum of 25mm rear fall) so minimal colour casts would be appreciated. I’ll also be stitching 2/3 images on occasion.
Re focusing, I don’t have any strong preference between ground glass vs focus peaking on LCD, so CMOS or CCD.
I won’t be using any lenses wider than my current 55mm Rodenstock, and I’m happy with the effective focal length of the 55mm regardless of whether the sensor size is 33x44 or 40x54 (effective focal lengths of circa 44mm and 35mm respectively).
50mp is enough for the size I’m printing at the moment, but more would be appreciated.
Digital backs are uncharted territory for me at the moment and I know there’s probably a whole load of things I haven’t even considered yet.
Any advice to help me avoid making an expensive mistake would be very much appreciated.
Cheers!
Ed.