Bill McMannis
25-Aug-2004, 20:12
Hello All,
Last month I solicited advise for a replacement for my Zone VI 4x5. At the time I was interested in the Toyo A45II, two of the folding Ebony cameras and the long shot was the Linhof MT 2000. I posted to the group that I was leaning towards the Ebony SV45U2. I had the nagging feeling that I was a "metal camera guy." Jean-Louis Llech suggested a MT Classic with coupled rangefinder. The more I thought about that, the more I was leaning towards Linhof, but I wanted more movements than the Technika's offer. This afternoon my new camera arrived from Badger Graphics;
A Linhof Techinkardan S45.
After spending the evening with the camera, it is everything I want. Thanks in part to a well written manual, plus Paul Butzi's webpage explanation of how to fold the camera, I having no difficulties opening and closing the camera. The bellows is as pristine after dozens of opening/closings as when it came out of the box. I guess it just makes sense to me. Closed the camera fits better in my Pelican case than my Zone VI
With one tiny exception that I plan to email Bob Salomon directly one, the workmanship of the camera is superb. The camera is solid. I love the zero detents. I spent the evening pushing tilts, rises and swings to the limits. The thing is simply solid and a joy.
I must admit, this is such a different camera than what I originally contemplated, I surprised I made this decision, but I am happy I did.
Thanks again for all of those who help with the decision making process.
Bill
Last month I solicited advise for a replacement for my Zone VI 4x5. At the time I was interested in the Toyo A45II, two of the folding Ebony cameras and the long shot was the Linhof MT 2000. I posted to the group that I was leaning towards the Ebony SV45U2. I had the nagging feeling that I was a "metal camera guy." Jean-Louis Llech suggested a MT Classic with coupled rangefinder. The more I thought about that, the more I was leaning towards Linhof, but I wanted more movements than the Technika's offer. This afternoon my new camera arrived from Badger Graphics;
A Linhof Techinkardan S45.
After spending the evening with the camera, it is everything I want. Thanks in part to a well written manual, plus Paul Butzi's webpage explanation of how to fold the camera, I having no difficulties opening and closing the camera. The bellows is as pristine after dozens of opening/closings as when it came out of the box. I guess it just makes sense to me. Closed the camera fits better in my Pelican case than my Zone VI
With one tiny exception that I plan to email Bob Salomon directly one, the workmanship of the camera is superb. The camera is solid. I love the zero detents. I spent the evening pushing tilts, rises and swings to the limits. The thing is simply solid and a joy.
I must admit, this is such a different camera than what I originally contemplated, I surprised I made this decision, but I am happy I did.
Thanks again for all of those who help with the decision making process.
Bill