The above camera seems like a reasonably lightweight possibility for an 8X10,
does anyone have one and can give me some feedback?
I think I read somewhere that the basic model has a short rail and is not so good for say head/shoulders portraits?
Lensboards, are they standard, easy to find?
any other tips appreciated. I'm thinking of buying one
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dammit, the one I was looking at has sold, still be interested to hear thoughts
I used to have a whole plate sized Model B. It was easy and quick to set up. The lens could stay mounted when the camera was folded. Mine had an extended rail that was a minute or two to add on for portraiture. Mostly I used it for interiors/ landscape/medieval architecture with a Wray lens. I was a fool to sell it during a downsizing house move!
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Nice work,thanks for the info, what was the bellows extension like w/o the ext rail
and while I'm at it, any opinions on the Kodak 2D? thanks
I have a 2D 8x10. It's light weight and quick to set up. It's kinda sturdy. It wouldn't be my first choice on a gusty day. It doesn't have front tilt, if you value that. It's a nice camera for location portraiture and general landscape work.
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@Peter, thanks for the info, always good to hear from an owner
I own and love my Kodak 2D camera. It is a quick set up and it is the quintessential field view camera for 8x10, being light weight for its size.
AFAICR about 30 inches.Originally Posted by dimento
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I have one.
... It's heavy, clumsy and impossible to fit in a backpack. I have to use a 130L Reconpack to carry it. I have the model with the extention rail and the front tilt. It works, it makes photos - but it is heavy and somewhat cumbersome to set up.
Are you sure it's a model B? Mine fitted into a small rucksack.
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