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    Question Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    I am planning a trekking tour to Nepal (up to 5500m). I tend to use 8x10 format to shot some slides. I am using Sinar 8x10 P2 all the time in the field. Considering the issue of weight, I am think of an Ebony-type foldable camera. The lenses to be used will be in the range of 165mm to 600mm. Movement is needed. Do you suggest a good camera to me?

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Wehman 8x10, lightweight, sturdy and able to handle 165-600mm with ease.
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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    If size and wieght is the issue, Peter Gowland has a camera you might like---check it out at www.petergowland.com
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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Hi ACCHD,

    Gads... ANY field camera will weigh a LOT less than a P2! I certainly wouldn't want to be lugging that thing up to an elevation of 5500m.

    [I shoot with a 4x5 Sinar X, which is almost as heavy as your P2 but it NEVER goes out into the field. ]

    For field shooting... I use a Deardorff 8x10 but (since I don't use a 600 mm lens) I don't know if it'll accommodate a lens of that length. The longest lens I've used on it is a 19" RDA.

    An Ebony is a beautiful camera as well... get in touch with Rob Skeoch at:

    http://www.bigcameraworkshops.com

    Telephone: 905-335-6031 in Canada, where your US dollars go further.

    He also carries Keith Canham's cameras as well as the Shen-Hao line.

    Any of these cameras would be great to use!

    Good luck... sounds like it'll be the trip of a lifetime.

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Wehman 8x10.

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    There is a beautiful Ebony 8x10" on the 'bay at the moment for Buy It Now.

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Considering the altitude and lack of O2 in Nepal, you must be in amazing shape to want to lug even a light weight 8x10 with multiple lenses and tripod!

    The Ebony weights 10.5 lbs. The KB Canham lightweight 8x10 weights 8.4 lbs.

    Me, I'd use a very lightweight 4x5 system, so I'm humbled by your strength!

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Oh, on my Canham 8x10, I shoot from 120mm (bag bellows) to 1200mm, so your 600mm will work fine.

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    It's really the other parts that make the weight difficult. If I had an 8x10 up there I'd want to shoot a lot of film but carrying enough holders would be a challenge.

    But I guess if you split the load up with some Sherpas you could do whatever you want. Afterall they hauled an IMax up Everest.

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    Re: Suggestion on 8x10 camera

    Lotus makes some very high quality holders that are extremely lightweight, about 1 pound each, expensive though. Their camera is very nice too -- at about 11.5 pounds it is slightly heavier than the Canham, but lots more rigid. Another choice for a lightweight if you could find one would be a Phillips; but if not, the Shen Hao 8x10 is almost an exact copy at less than $2000.
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