Raise the center column reduces the stability of the tripod/tripod head supporting the camera. While easy to raise the center column it is a trade off at best.
Raising the center column does not produce the same degree of change in the image as rise/fall_shift. This is most apparent and common in architectural photography of tall structures. Study this previously posted examples from the Linhof book:
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Best way to experience this, practice-experiment rise/fall_shift -vs- tripod center column lift with your current lens and camera. Know rise/fall_shift_center column lift often does not always make up for proper camera position. Camera position must be where it needs to be before camera movements should be applied.
As for why, what are the image goals?
If lots of rise/fall_shift is needed, the lens MUST be able to support this. Instead of the common f5.6 Plasmat (Fujinon CM, CMW and ... Rodenstock Sironar_, Schneider Symmar_, Nikkor _) apply a wide angle lens like the Fujinon 125mm f8 NSW or SW or Schneider 120mm f8 Super Angulon, Nikkor 120mm f8 SW, Rodenstock 115mm f6.8 Grandagon.. All will likely exceed the movement capability of a light weight field folder 4x5. There might be an issue with fitment due to the physical size of these wide angle lenses.
Bernice
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