Any feedback on Fatif 4x5?

[joel_collins]

I saw a used Fatif 4x5 camera in the local photo shop the other day. They're made in Italy. Anyone have one of these? They do have a web page (http://www.fatif.com) with a few photos of their products, but not much detail. If you do have one, what is the shortest lens that you can use? It seemed that the big supports for the standards hit the big support for the rail before you get close enough for a wide angle like a 90mm. Also, is it easy to find accessories like lens boards, bag bellows, etc? Is there a dealer in the US? Thanks for the info.

[robert_white7]

Joel,

We have had some s/h in the past,there are various models, the last

ones we saw were the Ds2 with geared rise on both front and rear

standards, Axis and Base tilts and a less expensive "Standard" which

only had Axis tilts . 90mm is about the widest you can go, they do

make a wide angle bellows (code 37) and a recessed board

(code 34) I hope this helps.

Robert