Deardorff V11

[diversey]

You like it, don't you?

Now that I have seen the big boy in question, it is a very fine example and it exists now, not a fantasy.

You cannot take money or cameras with you.

Maybe it's an investment. Maybe.

[dentkimterry]

Greetings! Are you sure? I thought it was closed.

deardorffcameras.com

[Tin Can]

You like it, don't you?

Yes, but out of my reach. Let's PM.

[Oren Grad]

The relevant information from the posts I just deleted is that we have two threads in our "Advisories" section in which members report on their experiences with the new Deardorff company:

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...-Barry-Cochran

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...orff-Part-Deux

Any further discussion of the issues raised should be within "Advisories", and is subject to its rules.

[JosephBurke]

I'll toss in my 2 cents. Having had numerous Deardorffs over the years from a Baby, several V-5s including one of those beautiful Spanish Cedar models, and maybe half a dozen V-8s, it's obvious that I'm a Deardorff fan and of course the V-11, in my opinion, is the holy grail of vintage 11x14s that are fieldable. I've experienced two Deardorff V-11s, the first being sold to help pay for the second (you all know how that works). Prior to the Deardorff V-11 experience I had two other 11x14 cameras. The first I still have. It's an 11x14 Folmer-Schwing or something like that with all its original accessories--needs a new bellows so I've never used it its obviously but far from ideal in the field. I do think it would be a great studio type camera. The second, a much more modern wooden 11x14 from a well know large format camera maker, was an absolute disappointment--I'll not say the brand but, wow, what a piece of shite for about $4k. I unloaded that thing in short order. The V-11 is far far far superior to either of those cameras that I've experienced and I still have that second one. I can't say that I've experienced any of the newest models from other makers but from what I have experienced the V-11 is second to none. Heavy, yes, but I can't imagine wanting a "lightweight" 11x14 as that seems somewhat counterproductive. I'll say this: If it's a Deardorff V-11 that you really want then by all means get the V-11. Sure, I made the mistake of buying a less expensive 11x14 ($4000) an I regretted that until I finally sold it. The purchase of the V-11 that I now have, on the other hand, has NEVER been regretted. Get the Deardorff V-11
and never look back!

[Luis-F-S]

An old thread, but since there seems to be some questions about weight, I just weighed one of my V8's & V11. With a lens board, here's what I found; weights in pounds.oz:

V8



V11



Some could be heavier/lighter, but this should give a ball park idea.

[Jim Galli]

An old thread, but since there seems to be some questions about weight, I just weighed one of my V8's & V11. With a lens board, here's what I found; weights in pounds:

V8



V11



Some could be heavier/lighter, but this should give a ball park idea.

Thanks. I would have guessed almost exactly double . . . and been wrong.

At one point I had a Wisner 14X17 and the V11 and they were almost identical it seemed to me in weight and ease of use.

Guess which one I kept. The 11X14 is upstairs in it's cozy soft case. The Wis is down the road somewhere.