Just bought my first large format camera

[Joe VanCleave]

Contact prints from 4x5 can also be nice, especially if done well, on good quality paper, then over-matted to, say, 11x14 for display.

~Joe

[snay1345]

Contact prints from 4x5 can also be nice, especially if done well, on good quality paper, then over-matted to, say, 11x14 for display.

~Joe

That is one of the reasons I am moving up. I love the way my contact prints look from my medium format and 35mm, something I cannot replicate when I print with an enlarger. This is why I fear 8x10 will be in my future also.

[John Kasaian]

If by chance your Anny is fitted with a graflock back you can buy a graflarger and utilize your camera as an enlarger (most of the Anny's I hang with have spring backs however)

The Omega D-2 (or the pushmepullyou D-II version) are available cheap (or even free) since digital took over and many schools closed thier photo labs. The local Craigslist might have some leads.

Also, a Speeder dosen't need a large tripod----anything that can support a MF system will likely do just fine with a Speeder (old Tilt-alls were designed for Speeders, IIRC)

Go for an 8x10? You bet!

[snay1345]

Well my camera arrived today and my excitment level went through the roof. I have been reading everything I could on the ann speed graphics for the last week so when I was finally able to apply what I learned it felt great. After reading alot of stuff about the leaf shutters failing I was surprised to find that this one is working great. I guess it is also an old military version of the camera due to the model number and the spots on the top where a military data plate used to be attached.

It is setup right now in my kitched taking still lifes on paper negs that I have made (much to the dislike of my wife who just sees it as another piece of junk I have bought.) but I will be out at the beach tommorow with it taking some photos of the pier and other stuff I can find.

[Perry Way]

(much to the dislike of my wife who just sees it as another piece of junk I have bought.)

Find something your wife would appreciate, photograph it, make it beautiful and give it to her and you will gain an ally! no?

[Wade D]

Congrats on the Anni. I've had mine for a few years and love using it. The nice thing is that if your lens shutter starts to act up and stick you just put it on T and keep shooting with the focal plane shutter.
As for enlargers, deals are out there. I bought a Beseler 45MCRX with all the neg holders and lenses from a local APUG member about a year ago for $175.