Thanks for the comments on the Wehman. I realialized that I had visited his site and seen what I would describe as a non-traditional bellows camera. Still, it certainly looks functional and is substantially lighter than the Tachi. I am probably more a roadside photographer than someone who hikes for miles for a picture. Weight is important to me from mounting standpoint, but less so for getting there. My Toyo 45AX is in a more traditional rectangular camera bag. The Canon 20D, Mamiya 645 and RB67 cameras are in backpacks, although certainly not all in the same one. I need to weigh a lot of what you all have said. I still like a lot of things about the Canham but am not yet sold on cost versus use value to me. That, at this stage (entry) of an 8x10 experience, is what I am trying to quantify. I know that as I go forward, I will appreciate the ability to have freedom to use movements and how well a camera does things will matter. I have decided to stick with new at this point. Will talk to a few more dealers and get some comparitive commentary from the guys that sell them. Have spoken to Keith at Canham and found him very informative. Certainly will contact Bill Wehman as well.
I too have given some thought to the digital effect on film use and manufacture. My freezer is getting some stacks of stuff for the long haul.
Thanks again.
Stew
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