Dealings with Shen-Hao?

**Ted Harris** · 6-May-2007, 04:33

Regards the 5x7 and 8x10. I believe there are actually two variants in each size. One roughly based on the Ebony, per Sandy and the other based on Dick Phillips design.

**Neil Purling** · 6-May-2007, 05:05

I have looked at the site.
I see that along with the Rodenstock lenses on their site there are two apparently Chinese lenses in Copal shutters. They are a 150mm and 180mm both of f5.6 max aperture. Anyone know if they are "home-grown" or re-badged product? given the quoted angle of view they seem like Tessar types.

**ifer** · 12-Jun-2007, 05:10

it's a seagull lens. i read it from somewhere that given the price of both lenses, it's not worth it. might as well get a rodenstock

**Gary Tarbert** · 6-Aug-2007, 05:10

Hi Travis,I have a 5x4 shen hao c/w with art panorama back,the back comes complete with focusing attachments & masks for 6x9,6x12&6x17.
Got mine from Badger Graphics could not fault their service and price was very competetive(and they ship to Aus).cheers Gary

**Nick_3536** · 6-Aug-2007, 05:24

This is an old thread.

If you're just buying the camera it makes no sense to buy direct. Unless the model you want isn't sold by Badger.

OTOH if you're padding the order with odds and ends buying from the factory makes great sense. I'm not sure how much I saved on my 8x10 order since some of the items aren't sold by the dealers but I guess it's close to 20%. If I had just ordered the camera it would have cost more because of the higher shipping.