2006-06-20 05:23:37 · 8 answers · asked by irish17hands 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The bellows is necessary for whatever camera you choose along with a tripod with Macro focusing head (Velbon).
Ideally, You will want to use a Medium Format Camera like the Hassleblad and a digital film back like the Phase One if you have the money to afford the lenses and back. Hasslebald bodies are cheap on eBay these days.
Minimum recommended camera is Canon EOS - 1Ds Mark II. You can get a bellows adapter for the EOS mount and a Canon Lens or even better a great lens like a Rodenstock or "SCHNEIDER - KREUZNACH" to mount on the end.
If you have money and time to burn then go with Large format (4X5) camera like a Sinar X with a Betterlight 10K.
I would suggest that you rent and try different setups to get an idea what the level of pain is. You may find that the convenience of the Canon is worth the loss in detail over the Medium or Large format camera.
2006-06-23 05:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by bondoman01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For poster size prints, you need a whopping big negative. Think medium and large format cameras with old fashioned film, like the Hasselblad that the poster above mentioned. Digital, even 30+ megapixel digital studio cameras, won't cut it.
An 8 megapixel digital camera WILL produce fantastic 8x10 inch prints, however. And for closeup shots of flowers, insects, jewelry, etc., you'll want a macro lens.
2006-06-20 11:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most camera lenses have a minimum focal length. Getting a higher megapexel camera 8 or more would allow you to crop in on your close up and then enlarge to poster size without degredation
2006-06-20 05:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by jlimages 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mamiya Rb67 Pros..... (with Bellows)
Hasselblad 120 with a macro or closeup lens.......
it is the combination of the Camera and the lens and the person using it which makes a great picture....
Most new Photographers think it is just the lens.....
most new cameras have a macro setting which will allow you to get close up pictures....
Even if you are using a lens with out a very good minimum focal length
2006-06-20 09:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by JAMES E. F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a large format camera or a medium format camera will work for your type of media you want to produce. These cameras are more expensive and are not easily acquired from retail stores. Kinkos has a machine that will assist you printing it onto poster paper.
2006-06-20 05:32:39 · answer #5 · answered by cjb8yiii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a camera that has good macro function. You can print in good poster size with 6MP or higher.
2006-06-20 09:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce__MA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the camera, it's the lens.
I recommend talking to a pro at a shop that specializes in cameras only.
2006-06-20 05:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by DannyK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
35mm or digital of 4mP or better
2006-06-20 05:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋