I've been following this thread with interest since I'm in the process of adapting a wooden 5 x 7 for similar use
I currently own at least four 5 x 7/British half plate's and I'll use the lightest. It's based on this model:-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thorpe...ool-camerawiki
Which is lighter than my 4 x 5 Zone V1. Although it doesn't have a spring back, modern 5 x 7 DDS firmly fit into the rear 'slot', which is a real bonus. It has some movements which are more than enough. Although this model doesn't have any 'hand holds' I can easily grip both sides and should be able to use a shutter release at the same time. Ideally I would prefer to use older lenses but shuttered ones seem preferable, so I'll be using my 90mm, 135mm, 180mm and 210mm lenses
At one time I owned a 5 x 7 Technika, way way too heavy imo to be used for hand held work
Finally although I will not be using a RF, precision focus isn't what I'm looking for
regards
Andrew
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