Contest.... Lightest LF Carry

[Axelwik]

If I want light weight, I'll use a smaller format, rather than compromising the 4x5 format with imprecise or lack of focusing and/or flimsy construction.

At around the same weight as my MF kit I get sharper photos plus movements with LF.

[rfesk]

If I want light weight, I'll use a smaller format, rather than compromising the 4x5 format with imprecise or lack of focusing and/or flimsy construction.

My lightweight 4x5 impresses me with how rigid it is. Not as rigid as my Bush Pressman but not too far off from my Sinar. I have independent rise -- and swing and tilt are about as precise as my Sinar. Focusing is no problem.

[Vaughn]

Cleaning things up around the house/studio. Disorganization use to work for me when my brain was more organized.

I found the weights of the various components of my 5x7 system I have taken backpacking.

10lbs Camera, lens, darkcloth
9lbs. 8 loaded film holders, over-the-shoulder bag with meter, cable release, notebook, etc.
8.5lbs Tripod and head
27.5 pounds or 12.5 kilograms total

No wonder my last three backpack trips were with the 4x5....

[DannL-USA]

The lightest 8x10 that I once owned was the E. & H.T. Anthony Champion (Variation No. 3), weighing a mere 4 lbs. 6 oz. (without the lens). I really miss that camera. :-(

http://piercevaubel.com/cam/anthony/amchampl.htm