(Disclaimer - i have nothing to do with this camera/sale - this post is purely out of interest)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-8x...item233cda2271
Seems like this is a nicely made 8X10 field camera, but no details as to who makes it. They have 3 listed for sale, it seems that it is not a "one off" type thing, but actual production.
Anyone know anything about this?
Cute, but lack of rear tilt would be a deal-breaker for me. And no way to tell how vibration-resistant the front standard is without seeing one in person. Still, ya
gotta commend anyone making the thing. Probably made one for himself and figured that, once the jigs and CNC are set up, just as easy to make several. Poland.
They do look solid, but not to be considered light weight field cameras...
I actually like the looks of it. Curious they didn't make a 4x5 instead though.
It does have tilt. Not swing.
Checking other brands (Chamonix etc.) this actually looks like a bargain. I suspect Drew is right--a "handy" guy made one for himself then figured, "What the hell? Wasn't too hard." and made a couple more. If I was in the market for my first 8x10 I'd certainly be checking into this. It's less $$ than a Chamonix, weighs less than a 2D, and looks very nice.
I like the level on the bottom - that makes a lot of sense to me, as I'm pretty much always standing on tippy toes to look at mine!
Marc!
Never heard of this manufacturer/camera before. Not inexpensive!
Check alos at Gibellini's folding camera on facebook.
Made in Italy. I'm trying to find enough money to test one.
Alessandro Gibellini has posted an updated video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlOerp8k5iI
And his cameras are now commercially available.
(usual disclaimer, I'm not affiliated whatsoever with Alessandro Gibellini, and not affiliated with any associated retail store).
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