WEEK 3: Large Format Cameras

Advantages:

* Better Resolution for a given print size

* Sheet film = control of processing

* Full control of; - Lens position, image shape, depth of field, film back position, perspective

Disadvantages:

* heavier and nearly always require a tripod

* cumbersome and require more preparation

Different types of formats:

* 3.5 x 4.5

* 4 x 5

* 5 x 7

* 8 x 10

* 11 x 14

* 20 x 24

Different types:

*monorail

*flat bed

*field cameras