Hi,
I'd put this in the WTB section, but I'll be away for 3 months, so no buying until August/September.
With the sale of my MF equipment finalized, I can now turn my attention to getting an 8x10 set-up.
I previously had a Toyo 810G, which was a wonderful, full-featured beast, but very heavy, and most of all, quite bulky.
I tried using it for architecture, and had a number of WA lenses for it, but it was too cumbersome, and had to be disassembled a packed after each use.
I'd like to get back into 8x10, but just for portraits.
I'm looking for a metal folding camera, no monorails this time.
Weight, if it's under 10kg, is not too much of a concern.
I have a small budget for camera, lens and film holders; I'll stick to X-ray film for the time being.
After a decent amount of research, I think the Calumet C-1 would suit my needs.
Sturdy, rigid, and not too dear, around $350-$500, going by recent sales here.
Is there an alternative? Can you sing the praises of the C-1? Point out its weak spots?
I'm hoping to be able to afford a 360mm lens, or, if cash is really tight, the Fuji 250 f6.7; will the camera easily support a lens as heavy as a 360? Will it support any decent-sized brass lenses?
Thanks in advance for any help/guidance/suggestions/advice.
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