Thank you guys! Certainly some good stuff to get my teeth into there!
It actually came with a remote shutter release (a VERY long pnumatic bulb type). The collection came with a light meter also. As for tripods I have two manfrotto's. One old one that came with the MPP, but it feels slighty too flexible on the legs, although the 029 head feels pretty robust. So I figure I shall put that head on my newer and more sturdy 055cl tripod.
And yes, LargeFormat they have back movement! The front standard(?) moves horizontally, vertically and also tilts back on a hinged base. Oh, and the Ground Glass does indeed have a grid.
One more question I cannot work out on the lens/shutter. What is the little switch marked X and M?
Well thank you all for your generous guidance so far!
Rob
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