Looking for a new 8x10 camera I stumbled upon this :
https://www.stenopeika.com/prodotto/...configuration/
I’m interested/intrigued by the design ; easier to deploy than a folding field camera, easier to store than a monorail, don’t need to get a bunch of movements that I wouldn’t use...
But I’m wondering about a couple of things :
- The focus seems to be simply by pushing/pulling the rear standard on the rail. Is that precise enough? Is the tolerance that big with 8x10 than geared focus isn’t necessary?
- The tripod socket is almost under the front standard rather than at the point of balance. Is this a sturdy design? Or is wobbling of the rear standard to be expected?
I’d be using an 8x10 for portraits only, 90% of the time in my home-studio, probably with a 250-300mm lens as a only lens and on film only. (I already have a 4x5 for field work)
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