This is a great class for students who have taken a darkroom class before, and want to expand their knowledge of photography. The view camera is a very versatile tool, and a must for those who want to continue with a career in photography.
Some of the benefits of the view camera:
- Film based - no digital capture
- Large format film records more detail.
- You can process one picture at a time for more control
- Ability to control the placement plane of focus
- Ability to control perspective and distortion
- Easily create multi-exposure pictures
- Optical tricks - disappear in the mirror
- Get an instant print with an Fuji instant film back.
- Cool factor - you'll look great sporting one of these cameras!
