Choice of "Lightweight" 20x24 cameras....

[Luis-F-S]

I'd go with the more sturdy camera....You know my solution. Use a tiny format camera (8x10) and enlarge to what ever size I want. It is hard to imagine a darkroom with enough space to comfortably process 20x24 prints without enough space to house an 8x10 enlarger If you are going to be doing UV based processes then just ignore the above...

Pretty much what I'd do. But if you really want a 20x24, why not call Richard, or go visit him. I'd sure do that and handle the beast before plunking down some serious change! Just saw this was a very old thread. Curious as to what the OP ended up doing? L

[angusparker]

Look for an Improved Empire State View Camera. They were made around 1910. Owned one of them and they are by far the highest and most compact ULF camera out there in my opinion. Regret selling mine to this day. I owned an 11x14 but have corresponded with a person who had a 20x24 years ago and he just loved it.

I think this is the best solution should you be lucky enough to find one. I have a great 11x14 from 1895 that weighs far less than a Chamonix (a little more than a Ritter) but is quite rigid if not super precise. It's completely manageable as a one man set-up.


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[MAubrey]

I wonder what the OP's final decision was...