Hi all, happy New Year!!

I'm starting to put a plan together with the direct help of some forum members. I know for sure I need to land on a field camera for landscape work. I'd like to put all the gear in a backpack and get on the mountain bike. So weight savings is important, but maybe a little less than if I were doing the walking.

My question is about the cost AFTER I buy into a camera. If I go with the Tachihara, what will is cost to buy accessories, lens boards, etc.? One thing I noticed was the Toyo 45 does not use a standard lens board and the cost is about double from standard types. It's not a huge deal, but what other hidden costs are there in owning these cameras?

I'm looking for a good quality camera, but not one that requires expensive "upgrades" and accessories. Which one is more "ready to go"?

The front runners are the Tachihara and the Toyo 45Aii but if you can think of other worthy contenders in the <$750 range. Preferably less than that, but I think that's more of a dream.....