Originally Posted by
Kodachrome25
I am starting to investigate possibly setting my self up with 20x24 for contact prints and massive black and white chromes so in addition to finding a decent lens that would over the format ( 760-900mm ) I have narrowed the camera choice to either the Ritter at 24 pounds or Chamonix convertible at 42.
Obviously either maker has a great reputation, it is just a matter of build preference, stiffness, weight, movements and bellows draw. The Ritter has really got my attention as being "Local" if any issues arise, 60" bellows standard, being convertible *and* 18 pounds lighter than the Chamonix.
Ritter's holders are also a bit cheaper but I am not sure of the weight yet, the Chamonix holders are 7.16 pounds each, I figure three is about what I would budget for in terms of money and weight liability.
Weight will be a consideration even with a crew of three people hauling this gear around, but if the Chamonix is a much better camera for some reason, I would like to hear why...
So there you go, ULF peeps chime in on what way you would go...
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