Pertaining to collapsible metal field cameras:
Just looking for a couple of comments to contrast the "utility/ease of use" and mechanical quality between Toyo 45A/AII, vs Witsa 45VX/SP, vs Horseman 45HD/FA...
Throw in others as appropriate...
Keywords: portability, quality, precision, ease of use/set-up in the field, sturdy, reliable, resilient
Do the features and construction provide an advantage compared to another manufacturer that will assist in imaging, and do it over and over?
Can someone distinguish between why a person would choose Japanese metal field compared to a "user grade" Linhof Tech IV/V if each used system were approx the same cost used...
Is the set of differences beyond the utility of each camera the mechanical silk of Linhof manufacture?.
Or,... is this mostly the collectible factor.
I.E. Purchasing a camera that tends to "hold it's value" versus completely utilitarian.
The metal/ wood field camera possibilities are so enormous that utility and design are more important to me than the value the camera will have in 10 years.
Or does choice come down to realistic average used price differences between these camera systems and the accessories period?
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