>The great equalizer is film holders. Either carry a lot of them, I think I >carry 20, or carry film in a box and take a dark tent with you everywhere >you go. >With bracketing, even 20 holders can go quickly with an interesting subject.
I was lucky enough to get four excellent condition grafmatics very cheaply when I first started out in 4x5. I've since picked up another ten in varying conditions for as little as AUD$10 each, so I can shoot a couple of packets of film at a time if I like. So much more convenient than double darks. My standard bag holds the Speed Graphic, spot meter, 4 grafmatics, spare board (usually with 90mm on it) and sundry small items. It is a lot lighter than my 6x7 bag with one body, meter prism, digital spot meter, 105, 135, 165 and tubes. BTW, if anyone knows of a JOBO 3010 expert drum going cheaply I'd like to know. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia
