Just saw Nagaoka 4x5 Field rig (on CL in Vancouver, BC) and it might be down your alley. The seller claims that it weighs only around 2lbs...for less than $500. I may be a noob here, but I'd pretty much echo what's been said here....no matter what you buy, and besides showing up, it's the technique that matters the most. Once you get everything tested, understand which film/s you prefer and all the tech stuff out of the way....making nice images is not v. hard....and I'm assuming you lassoed the composition. Hope you find the right camera.
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