![]() ![]() What does this do you ask? Well it allows you to do a number of things - control perspective and parallel lines, increase depth of field, use selective focus, correct/distort sizes etc. This allows both the lens and film plane to move independently. Large format cameras typically have two standards, each for the lens and for the film plane, separated by flexible bellows. ![]() Though, I guess I am leaving out the most important part of large format photography - the camera movements! Quick camera lesson: In most 35mm and medium format cameras, the lens and film planes are, for the most part, fixed. I mean who doesn't want to be the guy hiding under a dark cloth to take photos with a 60 year old camera? Then, add the fact that all the cameras look vintage and cool. ![]() I think it's the natural progression of film photography - 35mm is easy and accessible, and then you get the itch for trying bigger and bigger negatives. I have been interested in trying out 4x5 photography for a while. ![]()
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