Howdy folks,
I have finally thrown in the towel. I'm selling my Deardorff, my Calumet C-1 and my Kodak Commercial, all 8x10 cameras, and will buy 1 camera that can use both in the field and in the studio. What I am looking for is precision. I'm tired of loose standards, lack of tilt and swing, and parts that don't line up anymore. I have my eye on a used Sinar F2 8x10 from Lens and Repro in NY. I also am considering a Ritter or Canham camera, both of which cost about $2000.00 more than the Sinar. I shoot primarily in the field, and sometimes hike miles to reach a location. I'd really like to support a craftsman like Canham or Richard Ritter, but I don't know enough about them. I like the levels and scales built into the Sinar, which would offer me some of the precision I'm looking for. I need a well-built 8x10 that can withstand years of long treks and won't break my shoulders carrying it in the F64 backpack my wife bought me this Christmas. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
--Gary
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