So Long 8x20 (And Heavy)

[Pieter K]

My 8x10 weighs only 5. Relatively easy to carry for a few miles.

I'd love to know which camera this is.

I am working on a 12x 20 Kodak conversion that will weigh 12-14lbs--too much to hike far, but fine for working near my SUV.

I'd love details on this too if you care to share. What's the donor model?

[Michael Roberts]

There are some pics of the King 8x10 on pp. 4-5 of this thread: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...=1#post1257879

This thread has some info on the 12x20 project: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...hlight=blowing

I've got all the pieces for the 12x20, just need to clean up the brass a little more and assemble/reassemble.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

[enidhunt]

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So goes my exploit into ULF photography. I think that it's a noble venture, to pursue the finest image quality that can be achieved by a large format camera.

But, it was too heavy for me. My only tripod that would hold the combination Wisner 8x20 Conversion/Toyo 8x10 G system was a heavy-duty Linhof, 19lbs tripod. The combined weight was about 50 lbs. This weight, plus that of my person was too much for MY frame to handle. (I'm over 60.)

I know there are lighter tripods that would hold this outfit, but not much lighter. Anyway, I have an 8x10 and the ability to enlarge that format. I can still get very nice results with a 4x10, reduction back that I plan to have built for my camera.

I appreciate the encouragement I received from ULF enthusiasts on this site. At least I gave it a shot.

I get excellent results from 4x5 and 8x10 negatives and my enlarger