I'm considering adding a Canham 4x5/5x7 wood camera to my quiver. I have a couple of questions:
Q1 - I've generally understood that this is a modular camera that can accommodate either 5x7 or a 4x5 backs. However, there is a statement on Canham's website that perplexes my simple mind. It says; "All specs are the same for both the 4x5 and the 5x7 EXCEPT the dimensions of the 5x7 are 9.5" x 10.375" x 4.125" which equals 241.3 mm x 263.53 mm x 104.775 mm". What is this "EXCEPT" statement clarifying? Aren't the dimensions the same regardless of whether the 4x5 or 5x7 back is being used? If there are truly different dimensions, depending on the back being used, why aren't they listed for both the 4x5 and 5x7 scenarios? Please feel free to conk me on the head (i.e. coconut) with the obvious answer that is currently eluding me.
Q2 - Canham's website indicates their 4x5/5x7 wood camera uses 110mm lensboards. Does this mean it would accept an Arca-Swiss 110x110 lensboard?
Thank you.
My dimensional uncertainty notwithstanding, looks like a terrific camera.
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