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If you really want slow and inconvenient and expensive, that will eventually lead you to a large-format camera. A good day out with the Wista might not end up with enough shots to fill the Jobo tank (6 shots).

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My pal is OBSESSED over making a book of 8 x 10 Polaroids. Has been talking about it for years.

He is planning on getting:

Intrepid 8 x 10 view camera 8 x 10 film holders Changing bags Polaroid film next time it's in production Two lenses of unknown focal length Light meters Polaroid Film Processor

Going to be a massive bill

At least gear wise, a large format is even more affordable than Hasselblad/Mamiya 7 kit, especially if you are willing to 3D print one.

Indeed, I paid less for my Wista VX than my Hasselblad 503. Even the lenses were cheaper (all second-hand, of course). 4x5 film is not cheap these days, fortunately I have a good supply in the freezer. DIY processing is a must with 4x5, it's way too expensive to send out.

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