Camera Expo in USA?

[matt_docis]

Are there any big camera shows/expos in the US where most of the LF manufacturers/makers and/or distributors exhibit? I've been trying to decide on a 4x5 field camera (and a CF tripod, for that matter)and it would be nice to be able to see all in one place. If not, is a trip to NYC my next best bet? Thanks!

[ted_kaufman]

Photo EXPO held during the fall each year in NYC is one option. Most

of the camera manufactures have an exhibit. However, that will not

save you a trip to NYC. And it also means waiting 9 months make your

purchace, which would torment me.

 

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As an alternative, I suggest you come to NYC and visit the camera

stores. B&H is the obvious one, but Fotocare, Ken Hansen Photo, Lens

and Repo, Adorama and Calumet all have LF stuff on display and for

sale.

[bob_salomon]

Photokina, much larger show, will take place in Sept. a while

before Photo East.

You might also go there.

 

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Shows in the US coming up soon include:

 

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NANPA and Western States in Jan.

PMA in Feb.

WPPI in March.

 

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None of them will have much in LF cameras. There will be

tripods and heads, especially at NANPA in Jacksonville in 2

weeks.

[andre_noble4]

Has anyone been inside Badger Graphics? Might be better than going

to NYC.

 

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I've recently been inside B&H, and don't feel they have enough on

display in terms of field cameras to make a buying decision.

[ellis_vener_photography]

Instead of dealing with a mega super catalog store like B&H, go

to a "real" camera store. In New York City, I recommend: Ken

Hansen Photographic, Lens & Repro, Photo Habitat, and

Calumet's store.

[neil_poulsen1]

B&H Photo Video has a HUGE catalog that's worth looking at for side-

by-side comparisons. The catalog includes an entire section on field

cameras with pictures and stats. It doesn't contain all of the

current models, but it contains enough of them to make getting a copy

worthwhile. Plus, there's lots of other stuff included, like

accessories, tripods, filters, medium format cameras, monorail LF

cameras, etc., etc., etc!

 

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After making a modest purchase of some sort, they sent me mine cross

country for free. (Without request.) Knowing that you are

considering purchasing a camera, they might give you a complimentary

copy.

[john_cooley1]

Information about a large format conference scheduled for this summer

in New Mexico can be found at the following web site:

 

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http://www.viewcamera.com/CONF.HT

[david richhart]

I took an excursion to Midwest Photo in Columbus, Ohio, this

afternoon. I stopped counting at 50 large format cameras in sizes

from 4x5 and larger. About 1/3 of them were new and the majority of

the used cameras looked to be in near new condition. Check their

website for a listing that is very up-to-date. They have all the

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I'm just mentioning this for those who find it a simpler trip than

New York. A lot of things to see, and good people to deal with. -Dave

[edela_rothman]

Glazier's Camera, Seattle. Most LF cameras on display. Knowledgeable

staff.

 

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Badger Graphic, Wisconsin - call beforehand for camera availability

and store hours. They're primarily a mail order store. Great prices.