Which model 8x10 Deardorff?

[Eric Woodbury]

Henry C

5x7 v 8x10

I went to 57 from 45. From there it seemed that 57 was twice the area of 45 and the camera was about the same size and many of the lenses I had covered. Also, I prefer the 57 aspect ratio to the 45. The big problems I find with 810 are the weight and film size. Everything goes up in weight: film holders, lenses, tripods, etc. Seems like every picture with 810 (in the field) is two trips. The other is handling the film in the darkroom. 57 film I can handle with one hand and 810 is strictly a two-handed operation. I do 810 for some of my studio photos, but for all my field work it would be no fun.

[Capocheny]

Thanks Jim... I'll check my messages just as soon as I get home.

Eric... I appreciate the thought process that you presented with respects to 5x7 versus 8x10. To be frank... I hadn't thought of going 5x7 but I knew that a lot of folks prefer this format over 4x5. I suppose it's a matter of personal choice. I'm tossing the idea of 8x10 because I want to make contact prints rather than enlargements. Lastly, regardless of whether it's a 5x7 or 8x10... I'd still be looking for the 5x7 (or 8x10) reducing back to 4x5.

I'm presently shooting with a Sinar X 4x5 in the studio... so this camera (for the majority of times) will be used out in the field. I won't be disposing of the X after buying a Dorff. I must admit to loving the X even though it's a monster in terms of size and weight. But, I'll take your advice under consideration. There's a 5x7 Dorff that has been restored on e**y at the moment. I'll keep an eye on it.

Thanks again... all your sage advice is greatly appreciated.

Cheers