other 4x10camera than fotoman?

[mowbray]

hi there,

i was wondering if there is a company besides fotoman that does 4x10 ("handheld") cameras? any suggestions?

cheers,
m

[Gem Singer]

I know that K.B.Canham makes a camera that uses the 4X10 format. I owned one a few years ago.

A Deardorf, and a few other 8X10 cameras, can be modified to shoot two 4X10's on a single sheet of 8X10 film, using wooden sliders to cover half of the ground glass at a time.

However, they cannot be considered handheld cameras.

I am not aware that Fotoman makes a handheld 4X10 camera. If so, it's probably the only handheld 4X10 camera. 4X10 film and film holders are not easily available.

[Oren Grad]

I am not aware that Fotoman makes a handheld 4X10 camera.

http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/c..._detail&p=1697

http://www.fotomancamera.com/product_list.asp?id=333

film holders are not easily available.

http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/c..._detail&p=1970

http://www.fotomancamera.com/accessories_list.asp#250

[George Hart]

M, please be more specific in your requirements. Are you wanting any 4x10 camera, or must it be hand-holdable? Maybe the brackets indicate that you are not sure how you want to use the camera, so please tell us.

Ebony makes a 4x10 camera which needs a tripod. It looks simply superb. If you are into that format, maybe you would like to have a go with it…!

[Gem Singer]

Thanks for enlightening me Oren.

Fotoman 4X10 camera, film holders, and accessories are available at Badgergraphic. Looks interesting.

I remember that Bergger BPF 200 film was available on special order when I had
my 4X10 Canham, and Canham made 4X10 film holders to fit his cameras.

Aside from cutting 8X10 film in half, where can I find 4X10 film today?

[Oren Grad]

4x10 is one of the sizes included in the annual Ilford special cut. It's conceivable that some of the participating dealers ordered a bit extra for stock - you'd have to ask around.

[Gem Singer]

On further investigation, i found that Badgergraphic lists Ilford 4X10 film.

Looks like they handle FP-4+ and HP-5+ film in the 4X10 format.

I'm not certain whether Jeff stocks it, or only has it available on special order.

Now I'm sorry that i sold the 4X10 Canham.

[venchka]

There is a 4x10 camera plus 5x7 back right here. Right now. Forum For Sale.

[mowbray]

i'm looking for a 4x10 that is easy to handle, light, "quick" to focus and doesn't force me to use a tripod for every shot. and i only want 4x10 not modified 8x10 since the camera would become to big,bulky&heavy
Deardorff , Canham, Ebony don't seem to offer these features.
so far i've only found fotoman that looks appealing to me....
just love the format...4x10...therefore don't wanna settle for anything similar like 6x17 or 6x24 or 4x5.

cheers,
m

[venchka]

So I guess a Speed Graphic with a rangefinder, Grafmatic holder and masked wire frame finder is out of the question? 2x5 enlarged to 4x10 doesn't work?

BTW, the camera for sale here is a dedicated 4x10. Not an 8x10 with a 4x10 back. You could scale/guess focus with a wide lens. Keep it stopped down and you should have plenty DOF.