time for a 4x5 field upgrade

[feigenbaum]

I have Toyo Super Graphic and my bellow are still light tight, but they are starting to come apart. Instead of replacing them, I'm looking into getting a newer field 4x5. I looked at the newer Toyo options, any other suggestions or which toyo model to get?

Thanks.

[Vaughn]

The CF is nice and light -- but care is needed not to break the plastic parts. Worth taking a look at, tho personally I like something a little more strongly built. I feel the same way about the Tachihara, an otherwise beautiful camera.

[Huub]

Is there anything you didn't like about your current camera? Getting a new one is a tremendous opportunity to buy a camera that would suit you better. I always thought the Toyo's good and tough camera's but limited in their movements and bellows extension. Also the control of the swing and shift on the front standard is a bit akward. Some of the modern Chamonix, Shen Hao and other wooden cameras are much better in this respect.

[Rolfe Tessem]

I have only one word for you: Chamonix :-).

[Ari]

Another word is Wista.

[Brassai]

Chamonix seems to hit the sweet spot of usuability and price. Annie agrees.

[feigenbaum]

I actually really like my 4x5 camera and the movements. I'm just running into issues shooting with my 210 lens. I thought it'd be better to invest in another field instead of spending maybe 200$ to replace the bellows. I'll look into the Chamonix more.

[Winger]

I actually really like my 4x5 camera and the movements. I'm just running into issues shooting with my 210 lens. I thought it'd be better to invest in another field instead of spending maybe 200$ to replace the bellows. I'll look into the Chamonix more.

I have a Chamonix F1 and use my 210mm the most of all my lenses. And for fairly close shots, too.

[angusparker]

Another vote for a Chamonix 45n2 or F1 - I've owned both. Good price great functionality and light.

[el french]

Why not just spend an afternoon (or two) and make a new bellows?