I'm a bit frustrated at the moment trying to find a 4x5 with the bellows extension I want and at a comfortable price. I have an Ebony RW45E (I'm selling here at the moment) and a Shen Hao HZX4x5-IIA but neither have the bellows draw I want. In considering the more expensive Ebony (SV45 TE) that sells at about $3200 USD I've come to the conclusion that perhaps another option is to buy an 8x10 with a 4x5 reducing back. This gives me the unique perspective only an 8x10 has AND the ability to still shoot 4x5. Badger sells the Shen Hao for $1895 at the moment and Hugo sells the Chamonix for $2950. Both have the same bellows 90/95mm - 680mm and basic movements (Chamonix wins with front rise/fall and weight).
I'd love to hear from anyone with experience with these two cameras first hand and whether either of them has a factory 4x5 reducing back.
I've also read reports that the Shen Hao bellows doesn't cut out infra-red light....I do shoot some EFke infra-red sheet film. Does anyone know if the Chamonix bellows is any better?
If anyone has one for sale....well, you know who to PM
Thanks!!
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