stiganas
2-Jun-2014, 12:49
This is my first post. I am from Romania, I recentlly (re)discovered analog photography and from a Smena and a Praktica I now have Mamiya RB67 and Cambo 4x5 (and an Ilko 5x7 on the way from France).
But, of course, I want an 8x10 camera, only for contacts, I love the contacts from 4x5.
So, I found this strange camera on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171347211837?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2661
Wonderview 8x10 Monorail View Camera, 305mm f/6.3 Caltar Lens, Floating Tripod
that nobody seems to want. It is relisted, unsold at 500 USD. I discovered it was bought last year for 425 USD. What is wrong with the camera ? only the lens and the tripod could cost more.
Normally I'd jump on it but the shipping is really expensive so I need your advice. It is a good deal ?
It is better to wait and pay more for a regular camera like Cambo or Calumet 8x10 ?
For me is just a hobby and I do mainly portraits for fiends and family, I don't go more than 10 meters away from the car with the camera.
But, of course, I want an 8x10 camera, only for contacts, I love the contacts from 4x5.
So, I found this strange camera on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171347211837?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2661
Wonderview 8x10 Monorail View Camera, 305mm f/6.3 Caltar Lens, Floating Tripod
that nobody seems to want. It is relisted, unsold at 500 USD. I discovered it was bought last year for 425 USD. What is wrong with the camera ? only the lens and the tripod could cost more.
Normally I'd jump on it but the shipping is really expensive so I need your advice. It is a good deal ?
It is better to wait and pay more for a regular camera like Cambo or Calumet 8x10 ?
For me is just a hobby and I do mainly portraits for fiends and family, I don't go more than 10 meters away from the car with the camera.