Gandolfi Variant 4x5 User Input

[kevin_kemner1]

Would any Gandolfi Variant users care to comment about their cameras? I'm planning on purchasing a new camera, mostly for travel. Subject wise I shoot about 50% architectural and 50% landscape. I was thinking about the Variant Level 3.

 

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Thanks alot.

[jorge_gasteazoro]

I have a Gandolfi Variant LII in 8x10 and I love it, for the price it

is a good buy! Another thing, check with the manufacturer first

before you buy it from a US dealer, I think their prices are better

direct.URL www.gandolficorfield.co.uk

Good luck!

[brian_ellis3]

There was a review of the Gandolfi in "View Camera" magazine several

years (I think) ago. Back issues are usually available if you contact

the magazine.

[arthur_gottschalk]

The Gandolfi Variant III, at 4 kg., might be kinda heavy for travel.

Otherwise it looks like a great camera.

[manuel_gomes_teixeira1]

4 Kg of an excellent camera . :-)

At this moment i own one variant level III in american black

walnut and I'm quite happy with it .

Before this one I onwned the black version.

I bought them directely from Gandolfi and their service and

support is excellent.

 

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greetings

 

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Manuel

[geoffrey_chen]

Hi Kevin,

 

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I have a Gandolfi Variant L3. It's 8.8 Lbs heavy without board and

lens. May NOT be an ideal camera for travel, but I have done it (a

very good workout). You can put on a bag bellows for your

architectural work. The controls are convenient and lock down solid.

I don't know what you concerns are, so feel free to email me. Cheer,

[james___]

I have the black version and love it except when hiking more than 6

miles with a full load of equipment. 3 lenses, various filters, spot

meter, darkcloth, polaroid holder, 18 film holders, Velvia QLs,

various other things, along with water, ect. About 60 lbs. But the

camera is heavy. But is it ever versatile. Maybe a Wisner or other

modern camera would be lighter but they may not have the movements of

a Gandolfi. Without a bag bellows it can accept a 90mm lens with

modest movements. I love mine. James