The camera on ebay is the same model as mine. I believe it is the 2nd model. I use lenses from 150mm to 19" with no problems. It takes a few uses to get used to to the asymmetrical movements, but they present no problem. I have owned 7 different 8x10 cameras over the years even the heavyweight Calumet. I bought this from a friend when I was 85 in order to save weight. Some day I will convert it to a lighter weight version by drilling out some of the aluminum. I have an adapter board which allows me to use Technika boards which i use on5xy, and 4x5.
When set up properly this is a very sturdy camera and i have no problem with vibration even when the bellows is extended to its maximum for extreme closeups.
Having been used to the 36" bellows on the Kodak Universal, the best and lightest weight 8x10 i have owned and should never have sold, the bellows on the Wehman is a little short but one had to give up something on every camera.
I like this camera very much and rarely leave home without it.
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