Zone VI ultralight 4x5 and 8x10

On the Calumetphoto site I found information about the "new?" ultralight models (4x5 and 8x10). Who has experience with these new cameras. How do they compare (rigidity?) to the older ones or the Wisners.

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Theo Hartman

the Netherlands

Theo,

I have used both the original Zone VI and the newer ultralight model

and found no differance in the rigidity or anything else, except ease

of carrying.

I believe the only change was using anodized alum. in place of the

plated brass metal parts. I've used the new version for about a year

[350 aheets of film] with no problem.

Walt

The only apparent difference is the aluminum hardware, which, as

aluminum is wont to do, sticks and jams after a while. Fred Picker

of the "old" Zone VI used to say that the only metal worse in this

respect is pewter. I'll stick with the brass :-).

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Bob Creutz, Weymouth, MA, USA

Theo,

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If you rae looking for lightness adn rigidity you may want to

consider the Phillips. I have been using a Phillips 4x5 for about

18 months and find it to be one of the solidest LF cameras I have

ever used in the field. In fact, I find myself using it more and

more in the studio as well.

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Also, take a look at the Toho. I have no direct experience with it

but others rave.

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Also take a look at the Toho,