NEW 8x10 Field Cameras under $2000 USD?

[ic-racer]

From what I can tell there are just 3 but thats why I am positng. Please add any that you know.

I'm in the market and am deciding between the Tachihara (Deardorff style) double extension for about $1500 USD and the Shen Hao 8x10 (Phillips style) for about $1900.

For my purposes I'm not looking at the Gowland Pocket 8x10 ($1200-1500) any more because I decided I want a sturdier camera rather than a lighter one. (I'm currently using a restored Century that is only about 6 to 7 lbs).

Unless the selling price is one-half or less of new, I have no interest in someone elses camera they didn't like. (Therefore the interest in NEW cameras).

I have no interest in any film camera of any format that cost over $2000. Especially when I won't be able to tell the difference from my $5 Century. (Looking to upgrade for reasons of smoother operation, more movement and increased stability).

So, what am I missing (if any)?

**NEW 8x10 FIELD cameras available in the USA for under $2000 USD**

1) Gowland 8x10 $1200-1500
2) Tachihara 8x10 double extension in chrome or brass $1400-1500
3) Shen Hao FCL 810A $1900

[ic-racer]

Here is the five dollar camera from which I will be upgrading:

[Daniel_Buck]

the Tachihara should be a nice camera! The Shen Hao should be nice too, with the phillips/chamonix design style. I enjoyed my Tachihara, but it was a little to heavy for what I wanted.

[MenacingTourist]

Sounds like you're right on track.

[BetterSense]

Let me know when you want to get rid of your $5 camera. I will give you quite a profit on it.

[Archphoto]

A great, restored, 8x10 Century you have !!!

A new camera: I have a Shen Hao HZX45-IIA 4x5 and a PTB54 to be build by my self, so I am inclined to say Shen Hao.

I would look at the movements both the Shen and the T have, together with the weight and base your decision on that.

Peter

[Dan Schmidt]

If your pricing is strict, then it rules out a wehman but at 2200 with 2 lensboards (drilled to your spec) it is pretty close, so i thought I would mention it.

[ic-racer]

Let me know when you want to get rid of your $5 camera. I will give you quite a profit on it.

Here is the history on that camera:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...hlight=century

[resummerfield]

Thanks for posting info on the Wehman camera, Dan. Interesting concept.

[ic-racer]

the Tachihara should be a nice camera! The Shen Hao should be nice too, with the phillips/chamonix design style. I enjoyed my Tachihara, but it was a little to heavy for what I wanted.

I was getting geared up to do the "ADD ITEM TO CART" for the Tachihara and really love the pictures of the camera that I found posted on the internet. The I got an e-mail about the Shen Hao.

I think it comes down to DEARDORFF STYLE vs PHILLIPS STYLE.

If anyone can comment on how easy it is to fold these things up that would be great.
I'm spoiled because the Century folds up in about 25 seconds and the lens and shutter release stay on.