One day (in the not too distant future) Id like to get an 8x10 camera to take s hots of landscapes and cityscapes, then use the B&W negs make contact pints. However, if I have to fork over $2500 plus for a Wisner, Wista, Toyo, or Zone IV , that day will be in the very distant future!!! I know that these are excellen t pieces of equipment, but I cant justify spending that much money on a single camera any time soon (too many other hobbies and a Wife that wants a house : - ).
My basic question is, are there any decent used/older model 8x10s out here for l ess than $1000?? When I say "decent" I mean, one that has enough rigidity so th at your movements/settings stay set when you take the film holders in and out. For what I plan to use it for, basic movements would be fine. Friction movement s would be fine, but geared focusing would be nice.
What about a Burke & James, Ansco, Deardorf, or used studio monorail???? I don t plan on hiking or packing far with it, so Im not really concerned about weigh t. Come on, I know you all arent using the latest and greatest. What should I keep an eye out for? Any oldies, but goodies?? Im pretty decent with my hand s and tools, so if I had to tighten/shim things up a little, that would be fine.
In short, I dont need a new F5 or EOS 1n RS, so how about a used K1000???
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