ACTUAL Camera Weights

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Hi Gang,

As I mentioned in another thread, the ACTUAL weight of many cameras can often differ significantly from the manufacturer's published specs. So, let's use this thread to post the ACTUAL weight of cameras we own or have access to. Please state which brand and model you have. Assume 4x5 format unless stated otherwise. Try to use a fairly accurate scale that weighs in grams or fractional ounces (NOT your bathromm scale). Weigh just the camera as supplied by the manufacturer with no accessories (lensboards, quick release plates, etc.) installed. If you know the manufacturer's published weight, please include that, too.

OK, I'll start things off:

Toho FC-45X - Advertised weight = 1400g (3 lb. 1.3 oz.) Actual weight = 1385g (3 lb. ¾ oz)

Anba Ikeda Wood View - Advertised weight = unkown Actual weight = 1315g (2 lb. 14¼ oz.)

Canham DLC - Advertised weight = 2640g (4 lb. 11 oz.) Actual weight = 2755g (4 lb. 14¼ oz.)

Linhof Technikardan TK45S - Advertised weight = varies* Actual weight = 3410g (7 lb. 8¼ oz.)
* Most Linhof Brochures list the weight of the TK45S as 3000g (6 lb. 7 oz.). However, the instruction manual that came with mine listed it as a much more accurate 3400g (7 lb. 7 oz.)

Kerry

[George Hart]

Ebony 45S - Advertised weight=2100g. Actual weight=2205g.

[Ralph Barker]

<table cellpadding=1 cellspacing=15>
<tr>
<td>Brand/Model</td><td>Mfgr Weight</td><td>Actual Weight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toyo 45AX</td><td> "under 6 #"</td><td> 5 ½ #</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tachihara 8x10 double-extension</td><td> "just under 11#" </td><td>11 # (maybe just under)</td>
</tr></table>

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Shen-Hao HZX45-AII - Advertised weight = 2200g (4 lb. 13½ oz.) Actual weight = 2490g (5 lb. 7¾ oz)

Kerry

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Ebony RW45 - Advertised weight = 1700g (3 lb. 11.9 oz.) Actual weight = 1930g (4 lb. 4 oz)

Kerry

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Horseman FA - - Advertised weight = 2000g (4 lb. 6.4 oz.) Actual weight = 2215g (4 lb. 14 oz)

Kerry

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Canham DLC - Advertised weight = 2640g (4 lb. 11 oz.) Actual weight = 2755g (4 lb. 14¼ oz.)

Oops, there is an error in the weights I listed above for the Canham DLC. The weights in pounds and ounces are correct, but the equivalents in grams are way off. The correct numbers are:

Canham DLC - Advertised weight = 2130g (4 lb. 11 oz.) Actual weight = 2220g (4 lb. 14¼ oz.)

Kerry

[Henry Friedman]

My listed weight with Canham DLC: 159 lbs, 11 oz. Actual weight: 162 lbs, 13 oz. Damn that Thanksgiving dinner!

[Ben Calwell]

Calumet 8x10 "green monster": advertised weight is about 12 to 14 pounds; perceived weight 200 pounds (that's why I got rid of it).

[Leonard Evens]

I'm not sure I believe this, but my Toho FC-45X, without lens and lens board, comes to about 2 lbs 11 oz. This also doesn't include the useless viewing hood that comes with the camera. The hood adds another 4 oz. If the hood is included, it comes to about 2 lb, 15 oz or about 1335 g, as delivered, which is slightly less than Kerry measured (1385 g), but my scale could be that far off. Kerry already gave the manufacturer's listed weight of 1.4 kg = 3 lb 1.28 oz

I measured it in parts using a postal scale which goes up to 2 lbs. The rail came to about 1 lb 7.3 oz, and the standards assembly to about 1 lb 3.7 oz (without the hood).