Wasn't there an 8x10 Gowland? That's probably the lightest thing in 8x10 I'm guessing.
Wasn't there an 8x10 Gowland? That's probably the lightest thing in 8x10 I'm guessing.
No offense intended; just speaking to my own priorities.Originally Posted by AuditorOne
As for my belly, I don't recall asking for advice regarding what to do with it. I am sorry that my own physical preferences are not to your liking. However, I appreciate the fact that you are trying to help me out in your own unique way. Thank you.
Maybe it might be cheaper to look at other solutions than the camera itself. Like say some kind of easy to use wheeled cart that could be configured to easily carry what you already have.
Nagaoka also made lightweight compact 8x10s, IIRC.
I think the main obstacle to lightweight 8x10s is stability, especially in wind---and a light weight tripod is going to make it more of a challenge.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
I have no experience with them -- too big for me -- but you might want to look at Argtentum's 8x10s. http://www.argentumcamera.com/eng/pages/other/home.htm
Don't you use a Ries with your Deardorff, John? Do you use the A100?
I've got a lightweight Wehman and use it with the J100 in the field. I do own an A100 but due to my bad back it stays at home.
+3 on the Wehman. It's lightweight, not overly expensive, 30" of bellows draw and folds up into a protective clamshell. You have to buy it used though and it's a bit hard to find.
Because my 8x10 is extremely lightweight, my solution to this situation has been to place my elbow on the top of the rear-standard, whilst the hand of the same arm is on the top of the front-standard. Since the camera only needs to be stable for the duration that shutter is open, camera movement is effectively dampened. I've done this on several occasions in 20-25 mph gusts with excellent results.
Alan I use the A100 on the 12x20 these days, and a J100 on the 'dorff. I was skeptic of the lighter tripod but on the recommendations of folks here I tried it----and it works fine!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Interesting! 12X20 wow! When I was looking for an 8x10 I was looking at the Deardorff, Kodak Master and the Wehman. I ended up finding a fair deal on a used Wehman and grabbed it. I knew I could use the lighter J100 with the Wehman but I thought I would probably need the A100 with the other two cameras. The Wehman ended up a great choice for me with my bad back.
Doesn't God shoot a Deardorff V8 with a 14" Commercial Ektar on a Ries A100 with double tilt head?
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