I'm looking for my first 4x5 and have narrowed the search to a Toyo VX125, or an Arca-Swiss F metric compact. My primary use would be landscape, so I intend to carry it in a photo backpack. I would like to be able to use it for architecture , or in the studio, as well.
There is not an example of either of these cameras within driving distance for m e to look at, so any input as to your likes and dislikes, of either of these, fr om people who have used them would be of great help.
One question I have is how rigid the Toyo collapsable monorail is. Also, I will probably get 90mm, and 210mm lenses. Will the Arca handle both with the same bel lows?
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