I am directing this to the readers at large but Bob Solomon's input is also soli cited because it bears directly on the subject of Linhof. I have decided that n either my Gowland Pocket 5x7 nor my Deardorf 5x7 are precise enough or technical enough to do historic architecture, especially when I do scale-rectified elevat ions. I need independent movements so that the swing does not have the potentia l to move when I shift, or, for that matter, any other movement that might allow something else to go out of whack. I also need bag bellows potential because I use as wide as 72XL and I need extension because I use 600mm and more at times. I have a Linhof Techikardan for 4x5 work but more and more I do 5x7. Canham m etal 5x7 has been recommended, but I am not sure it is "technical" enough. I am also looking at a Linhof Kardan Master L 5x7 with bag bellows but no extension included (and not much hope of finding one used, I hear) plus very big and heavy for the field, and a Sinar C 5x7 (P rear and F front), which is a little smalle r and lighter but not much and certainly not foldable or convenient like a Techn ikardan. Is there anything out there that is readily available, has accessories like bag and extensions, is on the lighter side and transportable (carried into fields, up other buildings for different perspectives, clamped to tree limbs an d the underside of bridges, etc.) of the "technical" capabilities of a Technikar dan? Not a must but nice would be upgradable to 8x10. And oh, yes, affordable too? I'm asking a lot but I usually do buy used. Anyone selling something like this? Let me know if you are or have a favorite.
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