Old Photography By Charles Twist

Charles Twist statement
"From the outset, I was disappointed by the poor reproduction quality of the 35mm SLR camera; I have striven ever since then to improve the photographic impression, until I finally tried a large format view camera.
The camera movements ensure a very high degree of expressive control. The control over the focal plane overcomes any limitations that follow from using longer focal lenses. The large film area gives all the resolution one could wish for. The medium has at last become transparent (but not weightless).
I currently use a Toyo 45A field camera with 4 lenses from 75mm to 210mm; Fuji Velvia is the film of choice. Filters are restricted to ND grads, a couple warm-ups and a polariser. I have the choice of two film backs: one a standard 4" by 5" double-dark slide holder, the other a roll-film holder giving 6cm by 17cm pictures.