Lightweight Ebony Cameras

[Pfeiffer Duckett]

Perhaps they are compressing it, I searched google for 'japanese cedar hardness' and got a lot of articles about how manufactures are compressing it for a comparable strength to hardwoods. That might a lightweight camera a mute point, but I think it would sure look pretty.

If I ever get the money I'll see if they'll build me an 810 modeled after their non-folding whole-plate camera. I would be very happy with something like that.

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http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat...-award-09.html

[Bruce Watson]

And about 930 pounds (i.e. US$1500) more expensive.

That equated to a rather nice piece of glass to front off the new camera; perhaps even 2 nice pieces...

I doubt that's true; Ebony cameras are among the most expensive available. But the OP posted about weight, not price.

[Lachlan 717]

I doubt that's true; Ebony cameras are among the most expensive available. But the OP posted about weight, not price.

That's what I'm saying, Bruce.

Buy the cheaper camera, get a great lens, buy a heap of film and start shooting.

[georgl]

It takes longer than expected to switch from Sinar to Ebony^^ I just stumbled upon this post, maybe it's worth to reactivate it!? Has Mr. Sakanashi actually made a lightweight cedar-wood Ebony? I would love to see one!

[peter schrager]

GET A RITTER>>>yes I said RITTER CAMERA!!
best, Peter

[georgl]

I'm in love with Ebony since I handled one on Photokina, usually I prefer machnined metal but the build quality was surprisingly good. Sorry, but the Ritter looks a little bit simple and plain (nevertheless the tube design promises great weight/stability-ratio).

Nobody has actually seen or ordered the cedar-wood or maybe a custom 7x17-version... ? Threads years ago sounded it may be in reach for some...