I am new to LF and am considering the Bender 4x5. The price is right, since my b udget is very tight, and it appears to provide all the features of the expensive models. Of course, I would love to own one of those high priced field cameras, but I don't think my wife will allow me to sell the car just yet! I agree with t he concept of "putting my money into the lens", but I am concerned about the sta bility of a Bender in actual field use. Will it hold up with constant use? What' s it going to "feel" like after a year or two? Is it a wise choice for all-seaso n shooting (I like to shoot outdoors in the Rocky Mountain winters)? I would rea lly appreciate some feedback from experienced users of the Bender. I plan to con centrate on landscape/scenics, macro, and even portraiture, primarily B&W.
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