Just to prove I ma not a complete Ebony-nut, I thought that some of you may be interested in the latest offering from Shen Hao. It is a metal monorail very similar to the Toho 45. Full details are listed on Robert White's web site (www.robertwhite.co.uk) .
Specifications SR45 II
Camera Type Lightweight 5x4 monorail type camera
Materials Used Anodised alloy and steel
Format Standard 4x5 inch spring back. All International Standard sheet film holders may be used : Polaroid 405, 545, 550.
Focusing Rear only by Rack and Pinion
Lensboard Circular type
Camera Back Standard spring back, ground glass with 10mm grid
Movements With film back in landscape orientation:
Shift: Front 18mm left and right. Rear: 20mm left and right.
Rise: 24mm
Fall: Front 21mm. Rear 6mm
Tilt: 30°
Swing: 25° each way.
With film back in Portrait orientation:
Shift: Front 18mm each way. Rear 20mm each way.
Rise: Front 13mm. Rear 24mm.
Fall: Front 32mm. Rear 6mm.
Tilt: 30°.
Swing: 25°.
Bellows Extension 46-360mm
Weight 1.5Kg
Best of all is the price ... a shade over £500 plus VAT!
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