very solid 8x10?

**audioexcels** · 28-Apr-2008, 03:04

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARCA-SWISS-8x10-...QQcmdZViewItem

Just missed it...was in Europe (well, UK is considered Europe I guess

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**aduncanson** · 28-Apr-2008, 06:07

I have been following this and waiting for somebody to endorse your idea of a Calumet C1. I have one but have never used an extremely heavy lens on it, but it is a solid heavy beast. I have mounted a 2.3 lb 540mm f/11 process lens on it and was not in the least feared for its ability to support it.

I am regularly amazed by the photographic capability it affords at its modest price. I have used lenses on it from 168mm to the aforementioned 540. And mine only weighs 14.5 lbs.

**Jim Rice** · 28-Apr-2008, 08:51

Another vote for the C-1. Mine doesn't even blink at a 360 Sironar.

**Jim Noel** · 28-Apr-2008, 09:05

If a C-1 won't hold it, I don't know of anything that will.

**audioexcels** · 28-Apr-2008, 16:04

Originally Posted by Jim Noel

If a C-1 won't hold it, I don't know of anything that will.

ahahaha

. You have that right. I had a person offer one for very little money when I was looking for a wood based camera. I should have taken it just so I could pass it along to the forum at the same price since it's gone up quite a bit. Actually, I think gas/time would be a bit extra, but in the end, would have been much cheaper. Ahhhh well...wish I knew the C-1 would get this much love as I would have definitely driven out 5 hours roundtrip to get it for someone.

Cheers!