5x12/7x17/12x20 Shen-Hao

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Just got the price on the Shen-Hao 12x20. It will be $3700.00 + shipping. The custom case will be extra. Available in 90 days. Best, Emile/www.deleon-ulf.com.

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Hi all,
Just a quick update on the Shen-Hao ULF cameras. The 7x17 is now $3700.00, Shen-Hao sent me the wrong price initially on this item. The 12x20 price will be determined in awhile hopefully by Nov/05.
Clayton, unfortunately Shen-Hao does not make reducing backs for their 5x12 or plan to, maybe Richard Ritter can do this for you. Best regards Emile/www.deleon-ulf.com.

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Emile,

The major appeal of the Shen-Hao cameras is their affordable pricing. At $3700 for the 7x17 they may be pricing themselves out of the "affordable" niche they have carved out for themselves. Supposedly, Wisner prices were going to go up on September 1, but the price for the 7x17 Tech Field is still shown as $3495 on the Wisner web site. Richard Ritter showed 7x17 camera of his own design at the LF Conference back in May that will be priced at $3000. Jim Chinn's 7x17, if it ever reaches the market will be priced at less than $3000 (last I heard it was in the $1950 - $2150 range, including two holders). At $3700, the 7x17 Shen-Hao looks a lot less interesting than it did at $2700.

Kerry

[Ken Lee]

Hi Emile -

Are these prices for purchases made directly from Shen-Hao, or through a distributor ?

When I purchased my 8x10 from Shen-Hao directly, shipping for the camera and case was around $250. It was via Fed-Ex and once sent, the camera arrived very quickly, virtually overnight. I presume the cost may be a little higher for larger cameras - or do the quotes reflect shipping from the distributor ?

For what it's worth, I was asked to wait one month after ordering. I presume that the 8x10 model was/is made, or finished, on demand.

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Hi Kerry/Ken,
I agree that the price is much less attractive now, but for a 7x17 Ebony clone in teak and titanium it still might be a good deal esp in lieu of the fact that it can be delivered as fast or faster than any other company. If I had to get a 7x17 quickly Shen-Hao would be on my list as a worthwhile option. Ken, this is the factory/dealer price with no distributor. I think Shen-Hao's knee-jerk Fed-Ex shipping price on the bigger cameras is $250.00 as this is the exact same cost for shipping on the 7x17. The camera total w/shipping is $3950.00. The case is $65.00 extra. With Wisner prices expected to go up only time will tell if Shen-Hao are pricing themselves out of the mrket. Best, Emile.

[Ken Lee]

Hi Emile -



Sorry if I was unclear: I am not complaining about the prices. I am merely asking whether the prices that you provided, are for purchase directly from Shen Hao, or for purchase through a distributor.



Thanks !

[Ken Lee]

Oops - I missed your perfectly clear explanation. Sorry ! Thanks for the info !!

[Clayton Tume]

Ignoring the pros and cons of price, the major advantage for me buying Shen Hao was delivery a month after order. Who else offers that kind of service with odd size and ULF cameras?

I don't know about others here but when I need equipment for a job I usually need it now, not 2 years down the track.

Clayton

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Indeed! Delivery times are not an inconsiderable part of the ULF experience. I've heard waiting times for Canham are now up to 1.5 years, Ebony many months..., Wisner....remains to be seen... till they get situated....so add that up to what you think your total life time shooting with ULF will be and you will probably have a big percentage of that time just waiting for the camera to arrive let alone working the bugs out. IMO getting the camera fast is really where it's at no matter what the price. Best regards, Emile.

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Indeed! Delivery times are not an inconsiderable part of the ULF experience.

OK, that begs the question... Has anyone ACTUALLY received a 7x17 Shen-Hao? The first I read of the coming of a 7x17 Shen-Hao was 11 months ago. Have they actually shipped any of them yet, or is it still "vaporware".

I'm not trying to bash on Shen-Hao. Just trying to understand the true state of price and availability of their 7x17 model. Until they are shipping cameras, their availability is no better than anyone else. At least I've seen a 7x17 Canham, a 7x17 Wisner and a 7x17 Lotus. So, I know they exist.

I think it's great that Shen-Hao is entering the ULF market and I hope they are wildly successful. But, I must admit I am disappointed in their sudden price increase from $2700 to $3700. At $2700, I would have considered buying one. At $3700, I will definitely have to pass.

Kerry