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Sal Santamaura
19-Oct-2004, 18:51
In this thread

http://largeformatphotography.info/lfforum/topic/497930.html

Kerry Thalmann said of Ebony cameras: "They tend to be heavier (sometimes substantially) than advertised." I've contacted Kerry to see if he ever checked a mahogany SV57, but it's not among the four Ebony models he's had a chance to weigh -- all 4x5s.

Does anyone here own an SV57 who would be willing to weigh it for comparison with the factory specification of 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb.?

Thanks in advance.

wm mitchell
20-Oct-2004, 08:09
Suggest you contact Jeff at Badger. He's got a custom SV57U2 for sale.
He could weight it and tell you.
Happy Shooting,
BILL

Sal Santamaura
20-Oct-2004, 08:15
Thanks Bill, I'd already done that. The custom SV57U2 at Badger, according to Jeff, includes additional hardware for rear shift. Weighing it would not provide useful information.

Richard Årlin
20-Oct-2004, 09:40
I have another model SV45TE specified weight 2700 grs. Measured weight 2725 grs