Zone VI 8x10 opinions?

[Bruce Barlow]

Richard's right. Believe me, I remember that time well. Gluing bellows. Getting giddy smelling the contact cement. Ah, the good old days.

If you can possibly afford it (and you should, you deserve it), Richard's current camera, at 6 and a half pounds, it well worth it.

[Chris Dunham]

Richard's right. Believe me, I remember that time well. Gluing bellows. Getting giddy smelling the contact cement. Ah, the good old days.

If you can possibly afford it (and you should, you deserve it), Richard's current camera, at 6 and a half pounds, it well worth it.

Hi Bruce,

I believe your right, think I'll wait until I can afford one of Richards fine cameras or perhaps a Wehman.

Chris.

[fuegocito]

Hi Chris,

I'll second Richard's camera, the best bit is that you can leave any lens that is less than three inch thick attach to the camera while folded, don't think many camera can do that.

Aside from being heavier than most recent incarnations, any of the Zone VI, Wisner, Deardorff are very capable cameras...

How's the new Razzle coming along?

Rob

[Chris Dunham]

Hi Chris,

I'll second Richard's camera, the best bit is that you can leave any lens that is less than three inch thick attach to the camera while folded, don't think many camera can do that.

Aside from being heavier than most recent incarnations, any of the Zone VI, Wisner, Deardorff are very capable cameras...

How's the new Razzle coming along?

Rob

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the comments, will save my pennys for one of Richards 8x10's. The new Razzle is just about sorted. I've got it with cable release, grafmatic holder in the back and the whole plot is pretty darn quick for a 4x5. The copy of the stock lens however is less than perfect and Deans sorting out a spare one of his which I hope will arrive soon.

best,

Chris.

[fuegocito]

:-) I am loving the Razzle from you too, went through several lenses on it and settled on a oldie 130mm Dagor and it's sweet. Just the way a handheld 45 ought to be...

oops just went off topic here, back to Zone VI 8x10, I have not seen the 8x10 version in person but it looks identical to my Zone VI 45 and I have used it for years for architectural works. Very functional and I got nothing negative to say about it.

R

[Chris Dunham]

:-) I am loving the Razzle from you too, went through several lenses on it and settled on a oldie 130mm Dagor and it's sweet. Just the way a handheld 45 ought to be...

oops just went off topic here, back to Zone VI 8x10, I have not seen the 8x10 version in person but it looks identical to my Zone VI 45 and I have used it for years for architectural works. Very functional and I got nothing negative to say about it.

R

That's great Rob, I'm pleased to hear that. (still off topic) would be interested to hear how you felt the 130 Dagor was an improvement over the Fuji ?

Best,

Chris.

[fuegocito]

Not an improvement but alternative, more like a personal preference. I mainly use it for portraiture, this older lens is not as aggressive in sharpness...mushier or as people would say, creamier tones in general:-)

I posted this image in another thread before:


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That's great Rob, I'm pleased to hear that. (still off topic) would be interested to hear how you felt the 130 Dagor was an improvement over the Fuji ?

Best,

Chris.

[Chris Dunham]

Not an improvement but alternative, more like a personal preference. I mainly use it for portraiture, this older lens is not as aggressive in sharpness...mushier or as people would say, creamier tones in general:-)

I posted this image in another thread before:


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I see, yes, looks good to me.