harvey_edelstein1 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I am looking for info from owners of these cameras. First is the new drive system on the 202s working well and in a reliable manner? Are the images sharp or is the lens and film platen not up to giving excellent images. Last, since the images are less wide than similar cameras from other manufacturers, are you happy with the panoramics or if you could buy something else what would you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_mathis Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have a very recent Horizon 202. The lens transport in the 202s is supposed to be quieter and smoother. The 202 lens transport is quite loud and the sharpness is a little better than fair compared to the other wide angles I routinely use ( Mamiya TLR 65mm, and 20 and 24 mm Nikkors). There is also a thin vertical strip at the far right side of the negative that is out of focus - very easy to crop but annoying. Gripes aside I do enjoy using it and the images are unique enough to make it worth the $200+ I paid for it. If I had a less limited budget I'd hunt down a Widelux F8, Noblex 135, Hasselblad X-Pan, or ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Harvey, They are fun cameras but if you know you like the format you would be best served by getting a Widelux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey_edelstein1 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 John is the Widelux 6 and 7 that much different? I heard that they were virtuly the same mechanically as borne out by taking them apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug grosjean Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have a Widelux FV and love it. But it had banding when I bought it. Contacted Bob Watkins in Illinois, a guru on these things. He said that the F8 biggest difference is that the transmission gears are helically cut, and have more teeth, to prevent banding from uneven movement of the lens turret. F8 gears can be retro-fitted into an older Widelux, so that's what I had him do. Not a cheap operation, but I've been happy ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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