What 4x5 camera for long lenses?

**Archphoto** · 23-Jul-2009, 14:31

Light: Sinar F(x)
Luxus: Sinar P2

If you don't go too far from your car allmost any 4x5 mono rail will do.

Peter

**Craig Roberts** · 23-Jul-2009, 16:42

A deardorff 5x7 with a 4x5 back. Can't go wrong. Craig

**John Hennessy** · 23-Jul-2009, 17:36

No one has mentioned the Technikardan probably because it is not too light. But it is sturdy and will use a 450mm (especially the Fujinon) well. Mine was in the USD2000's but now there way too expensive.

**Nathan Potter** · 23-Jul-2009, 18:41

I use a Tecnikardan because it is somewhat heavy (about 7 lbs I think) but it locks down nice and tight and is a pretty precision instrument. I pack it but usually not more than a mile or so. I would not backpack it long distances. I use it with up to 500 mm. lenses (Nikon T ED) but even then brace the front board or lens with monopods for stability.

Nate Potter, Boston MA. still in the rain it seems.

**ambroz** · 28-Jul-2009, 00:13

Thank you all for your advice.

**Ron Marshall** · 28-Jul-2009, 08:10

Originally Posted by John Hennessy

No one has mentioned the Technikardan probably because it is not too light. But it is sturdy and will use a 450mm (especially the Fujinon) well. Mine was in the USD2000's but now there way too expensive.

KEH has a Technikardan for $1400, and an S for $2000.