Which is the most beautiful camera in your opinion?

[Natha Congdon]

Gotta agree with the Ebony on this one, either in ebony or mahogany, they are just beautifully made cameras. Wouldn't trade my SV810U for anything else out there.

Nathan

[Rick Moore]

Canham 8x10. A very beautiful machine.

[Brian Ellis]

Gosh, am I the only one who thinks a Linhof Technika is beautiful? I've owned the Technikardan, Technika, Tachihara, Agfa Ansco, and Deardorf. To me, the Technika is the best looking. Never seen an Ebony but I'm sure they must be gorgeous. And I don't think the question is totally irrelevant. There's more to photography than just making a photograph. Some of us derive pleasure from the entire process, which I think includes how the equipment looks and feels.

[Scott Walton]

I have to agree with Brian... My Tech III is beauty in the eyes of the beholder. Sure the Zones are pretty but the key word, or part of the word for me is "..holder"! Cheers

[Bill Smith]

For those who have never seen an Ebony in person, they are NOT black. They are a blen of dark grained ebony wood which glows with rich hues in the sunlight. Far and away, more beautiful than any mahogany I have seen.

Bill

[Sol Campbell]

Well looks like Ebony is in the lead so far. I would like to see one! But they are so darn rare!

Personally the most beautiful camera I have seen is a Tachihara 4x5. This camera had a dark red bellows, beautiful mahogony wood and shining golden knobs.

Y'all don't like red bellows???

[Sol Campbell]

One thing I forgot to ask. Everyone is raving about the beauty of these Ebonies. But which one? There are so many of them. I like thier web site, www.ebonycamera.com and there are SO many cameras! Which one is the best looking???

Thanks for taking interest in this thread!

[Bill Smith]

Every Ebony camera is a piece of art in it's own right. They are all magnificent.

[Peter West]

For beauty, a Sinar "NORMA": for a bed partner, a P2 !

[Kevin Harbottle]

I have both an Ebony 5 x 4 and a 6 x 9. They are the finest view cameras made. They look great, feel wonderful to the touch, and even smell nice. Ebony - a total experience!!

Kevin Harbottle London England