Did I get a good deal or am I missing something?

[Michael_4514]

This was my first view camera as well, back in 2002 or 2003, and I probably paid more back then than you paid now. It's pretty much indestructible, lots of movements, geared front rise. What's not to like about it? Well, it's heavy.

[DennisD]

Why is every one calling it a great "little" camera ?
It is a Great camera, but not so "little" unless you place it next to an 8x10.

I had one years ago. It was very serviceable and an excellent value at the time (and still is, based on your cost).

Don't expect to use a wide angle with any flexibility.

Dennis

[Michael_4514]

These are great little cameras, capable of most movements and they are true workhorses.
The only disadvantage is if you want to use a Polaroid back, it won't squeeze in between the frame and GG.
Other than that, use it!

How is that?

[brightmatter]

Obviously the price was too little for the seller. She didn't send for a week and eventually I get a refund. She then immediately put up the camera again for 3x as much! Guess I gotta look again. Saw an Omega 45D with 150mm lens and a few holders for $300. Good Deal?

[Tin Can]

These prices are all cheap, you will spend far more on all the other things, like film, paper, chemicals.

I say buy the best camera, lens and shutter you can afford and then move ahead.

[IanG]

I hope you leave good negative feedback, looking at the feedback others have left this is real rogue seller. It's breaching Ebay rules to do these things.

Ian

[Tin Can]

Most people now use a 405 and they don't fit a lot of cameras.

How is that?

[BTMarcais]

This was my first 4x5 camera too- AND my first lens!
It's a great combination.
As for the polaroid backs, the bail opens up wide enough you won't have a problem getting a polaroid 405/fuji pa-145 back in there at all. (I used to use mine w/ a 405 and 550 back).

And now I read the part about the seller relisting. That is just low. sorry about that, it would've been a nice starter set.

-Brian

[IanG]

And now I read the part about the seller relisting. That is just low. sorry about that, it would've been a nice starter set.

-Brian

Someone did that to me about 5 years ago and when I complained they had their account closed by Ebay and they were banned. The issue here is it's a cross border transaction so UK Ebay staff have no automatic rights to ban a foreign seller.

Ian

[Jerry Flynn]

The CC-400 was my first view camera as it was, I'm sure, for a great many others. As to the back, when the 405 Polaroid back came out, Calumet offered an new set of springs and and extended bail for the the camera. I think that became the standard setup from that point, so newer (blacK) models may have had the modification as standard equipment.

The Calumet served me well until I got my first Sinar.