I am in the market to buy my first 4x5 camera. I want a wooden field camera with out spending big bucks. No monorail or metal bodies. At first I was interested i n the Tachihara because of the low cost. But I have read several testimonials co mplaining of the camera's stability and general construction problems. B & H eve n told me that they don't sell the Tachihara because it doesn't meet their stand ards. The other two cameras I have now started to think about are the Horseman T raditional Field and the Wisner Field DX. Both are still in my price range but I am concerned that I would be spending too much money when a cheaper camera woul d do just fine. I plan on using the camera for all sorts of shooting. But mostly indoor artsy-fartsy type shots.
I guess my question is this: Is the Tachihara a sound investment or is it merely a competent camera that would serve me well, but not age well? Although I could afford a better lens if I bought the Tachihara, would I be better off spending more bucks on the Horseman or Wisner? I want a camera that I can still use 30 y ears from now.
Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.
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