What's the best 11x14?

[Ralph W. Lambrecht]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but times and availability change. What 11x14 camera can be recommended these days? How many are still made?

[Oren Grad]

These come to mind as still being available new, usually to custom order with a wait of a few months to a year or more:

Canham
Chamonix (maybe - Kerry?)
Ebony
Gandolfi (maybe)
Lotus
Ritter
Wisner (maybe)

Other ULF fans - have I forgotten any?

As for "the best", that's a can of worms. As in any other format, your mileage will vary...

[naturephoto1]

Tachihara

[Oren Grad]

Thanks, Rich - can't believe I forgot that one. Here it is.

[Jimi]

Argentum - I think any size or shape of camera could be made to order.

[Renee Galang]

I've got a monorail cambo, its old maybe 70's but is good as new and I bought it with 4 film holders. Am going to use it for floral macro stuff with my macro sironar 210mm.

[e]

I have a Brand New Wisner 11x14 w/ 1 lensboard and 1 filmholder coming in for sale next week. It is mahogany with a sheepskin bellows. I won't have pics of it till late next week but you can go to www.deleon-ulf.com for more info. Emile

[Colin Graham]

Sorry to be OT but I have no idea Deardorff was making banquet sizes now. Have you sold any yet Emile?

[e]

Hi Colin,
Lots of inquiries but no ULF Deardorff buyers yet. Last I heard Jack Deardorff was recovering from an injury and was taking a short breather from making cameras. He had mentioned a few months ago about putting out an 8x10 soon. Best, Emile.

[Ralph W. Lambrecht]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but times and availability change. What 11x14 camera can be recommended these days? How many are still made?

Thanks for all the good hints!!! Do you know if any of the above mentioned camera makers are using walnut instead of mahagony. The former would be my preference over the latter.