4x5 reducing back for Tachihara 810GF Woodfield

[grahamcase]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a 4x5 reducing back that would fit onto my Tachihara? I shoot mainly 8x10 (now) but I would still like to shoot some 4x5. My girlfriend also prefers to shoot 4x5, and this way we wouldn't need an additional camera!

Thanks a lot!

[Michael Wynd]

I have a Tachihara 8x10 and I remember seeing on the official Japanese website a 4x5 reducing back for it. That was a couple of years agao and I don't know if it's still available. Jeff at Badger Graphics may be able to tell you.
Mike

[briand]

Hi Micheal.
I think tachihara do have one I saw it listed somewhere at about 52,000 yen.
if you have any trouble locating one, Its possible I could make one for you if you have or can get a 4x5 ground glass does'nt have to be a tachihara one, horseman Sinar cambo, I have just built a 4x5 wide with a Cambo revolving back. Let me know if I can Help. :rolleyes:
Cheers Brian, :D

[Michael Wynd]

Thanks Brian. I'm not sure where Graham lives, but he might want you to make him one. I think you would be quicker than having to wait for Tachihara to make one for him.
BTW have you been down to the Otways yet?
Mike

[Maris Rusis]

Tachihara Camera Works offer a 8x10/4x5 reducing back for 52 500 Yen. Give them a call. Their Japan telephone number is 03 3911 1794. Maybe fax 03 3914 0911 could be easier.

Their web site is http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~tachi-ss/

[grahamcase]

Thanks for all of your help. If $630 (52 000 Yen) is what I'm looking at, I'd rather just buy a used 4x5, or try to build my own reducing back.

Cheers!

[grahamcase]

Quick question: If I got myself a Graflok back, could I then build the wooden structure to attach onto the Tachihara, and then attach that Graflok back to the newly made back?

[briand]

Hi Graham.
Yes you can do that, I have a 4x5 Tachihara, and made a new back so I could use my Horseman GG and roll film backs. If you need any help please pm me,
Cheers Brian :D

[Leigh]

I have the Tachihara 4x5 reducing back for my 8x10. Very nicely made.

I recently got a quote from Jim at MPEX for $429 with 4 week delivery, so they're still being made.

- Leigh