Opinions on Zone VI Lightweight 8x10 Camera from Calumet

[k.e._carter]

After a number of years of being away from LF work (previous 4x5

user) and using Medium Format exclusively (Hassy), I am interested in

purchasing an 8x10 field camera for making contact prints

(alternative processes). I am interested in knowing if there are any

users of the current Zone VI Lightweight 8x10 camera, who might share

their opinions on their overall satisfaction with the camera. Thanks

much.

[johnelstad]

This question came up in October of last year. Here's a link to the original post and the many replies.

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=003uhf

 

A similar question was asked in April of this year. Here's the link:

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=004wNv

 

And here's a link to someone seeking the 4x5 Ultralight:

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=003COA

 

Hope these are helpful. Don't forget to search before posting as you'll often find your question has already been asked and answered.

[kcrisp]

What continues to puzzle me is that when this question comes up most if not all the responses don't go beyond what else people like or what they thought "playing" with the lightweight once in a store. If you check Calumet's website, it often suggests that the lightweight 4X5, in particular, is showing strong sales. Somebody is apparently buying these camera in significant numbers, and yet a comment by anyone who has owned and used one for several years is almost impossible to come by. Perhaps sales are largely to first time users who don't use this forum, or don't stick with LF? Maybe, but then there should be a number of them on the used market and they are pretty rare there too.

[k.e._carter]

Kevin is right....there is such a paucity of information/feedback from users on this camera, that I decided not to purchase one and ended up buying a Kodak 8x10 Master View instead.