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    Suggestions for a cheap 5x7

    I am looking for a cheap but sturdy and functional 5x7 exclusively for studio or beside the car, so I am not concerned about weight. Minimal movements are fine as it will be mostly for portraiture. I am willing to scout ebay for a few months until something suitable appears.

    I have read QTs 5x7 camera round-up but I am wondering if there are any models that I should favor or avoid.

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    I have something that might interest you... a 5X7 Eastman Kodak View No 2A.

    I will contact you off-line.

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    Suggestions for a cheap 5x7

    I love my Kodak 2D.

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    Suggestions for a cheap 5x7

    B&J's "Rembrandt" portrait cameras would seem to meet your criteria. They are usually quite cheap on eBay.

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    Take Ken's 2D. I have one also. Even though I replaced it with a Toyo, I still refuse to part with it and I even continue to use it as my field camera. You ever tried hiking with a monorail?
    Michael W. Graves
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    Michael I did with my Sinar F1, but soon opted for a Toho.

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    The Agfa/Ansco is a fine camera with plenty of movements, underappreciated, and priced accordingly. The downside is the weight, which you say is not an issue. I like it much better than the B&J, which tends to droop at the hinge on extension.

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    Suggestions for a cheap 5x7

    If the 2A doesn't work out (and it is a very fine camera), would you consider an 8x10 with a 5x7 reducing back? If so, the Calumet C1 sells pretty cheaply and reducing backs are available in 5x7 and 4x5. The only downside would be the bellows if you wanted to use wide-angle lenses. They don't compress much compared to true 5x7 bellows.

    Good luck.

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    Dave, what would be your guess for the shortest lens that could be focused with a 5x7 back on the Calumet 8x10?

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    Suggestions for a cheap 5x7

    With a flat board, probably 150mm would be about it. But it wouldn't be too hard to build a recessed board...the lens boards on those things are massive. (I've never actually seen a recessed board for one, but can imagine making one from hobby plywood and a big margarine tub.)

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