Looking for large format advice

[mjs1973]

I have been curious about shooting large format for a long time now, but I know very little about it. I would love a 4x5 view camera, but I don't have a clue where to begin research. Does anyone know of any good books, articles or websites that could get me started. I have know plans to run out and buy a large format camera, but someday I would like to try it, and would like to have some idea of what to look for and how they work.

[another view]

Check out this magazine as well as this article from that site. Steve Simmons' book Using The View Camera is a good one to start with.

I shot with one once - so I don't know too much about it - but it's a whole different world. Kinda "zen and the art of photography". Make sure you've got a lab that does 4x5 sheet film, but it's probably easiest to start with a polaroid back for the instant feedback.