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What I think is that it depends on the individual, personally I don't think I would want to own either that camera or that lens, because for me lightweight is the way to go, and I hike with my camera so I'm very happy with the 8 x 10 that I own that is much lighter than this, but it's a beautiful machine and I'm glad that you're able to enjoy it and make beautiful photographs with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari
If people say "The sky is falling!" do you immediately run for cover, too? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by StoneNYC
As others have done here, I'm showcasing what I love in LF cameras/lenses, a personal preference.
Don't do this to me, Ari, please... I am lately gnawed by idea of replacing my wooden 8x10 with a "heavy metal" piece like this one...
I have the 4x5 Toyo. It was my first 4x5 camera and what I had at school to begin with. I've always loved this camera despite its limitations. It can't focus very close and doesn't have a whole lot of movements but it is so well built and compact.
I've always thought of having the 8x10 version. I imagine it is quite similar except for the weight.
Heh, heh...come to the dark (and slightly heavier) side...Quote:
Originally Posted by andreios
Well, the weight is an issue (not for me-yet), and it is one or two cm larger in volume than most other 8x10 cameras; the trade-off is increased precision, stability and ruggedness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramiro Elena
And it's 96% fire-proof!
Well, I don't suppose there'd be too much weight difference between the toyo and my triple extension Tachihara...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari
The 810M weighs just over 7kg (16lbs), is the Tachihara in the same weight class?Quote:
Originally Posted by andreios
Triple ext. Tachi is 14 pounds. not that much of a difference...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari