Choosing my first 4x5: please help!

**b.cipolla** · 25-Jul-2010, 22:33

Thanks to whoever contacted John for me!

**Rakesh Malik** · 26-Jul-2010, 08:53

Originally Posted by stevebrot

Frank, did you slip a zero on the Arca-Swiss price?

The last time I checked, they were priced somewhere in the same neighborhood as an Ebony.

Normally, they are, but older models (with the bigger format frames) seem to below value to me:
https://www.badgergraphic.com/store/..._detail&p=3425

And Badger has great customer service, plus they're honest with their ratings on used stuff... I've bought a few used items from them over the years, including some lenses and even an Arca F-Compact (tax refund!) that looked brand new when I received it.