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    Lowepro Nature or Photo Trekker?

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    It's funny how people see things differently. You thought that the

    extra 2+ inches (it's also about a half inch wider) were very expensive and when I bought my Photo Trekker AW I was thinking I might as well go with the Photo Trekker AW instaed of the Nature because there wasn't much difference in price compared to the jump in price to the Pro or Super Models. I'd go with the Photo Trekker AW II considering your wanting to carry on some 35mm gear also. I'm also pretty sure the Photo Trekker AW is the largest pack that Lowe says fits for carry-on. I'll be interested to hear about the new AW II. I hear they have a better harness.

     

     

    Good luck, Ed

     

    Good luck

    Tachihara 45GF vs Toyo 45CF

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    Another one to look at if light weight is a big goal is the Toho (not Toyo). Badger Graphics just started to sell this camera with the Badger brand name on it, but in every way a Toho for much less cash than one with a Toho brand lable. There's has been much said about it here and look at http://www.thalmann.com/largeformat/toho.htm for a review and http://www.badgergraphic.com/search_product2.asp?x=3839 for info on the Badger branded model.

     

    I have a Toyo 45AX and love it but it's not near as light as either the CF or Toho/Badger, but imho a better camera than the CF.

     

    Good luck and have fun.

    Ed

    Help me, Wisner don't send my camera.

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    Pawel,

     

    That's great to hear. There are so many posts on problems with the Wisner Company that it's very hard to know how big a problem it really is and how many people have had a bad experience. I imagine it's not near as big as you'd think considering most people don't post with stories of "everything went fine".

     

    Good luck and have fun, Ed

    Apo-Symmar L 150 sharpness?

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    I haven't used that lens before, but that sure doesn't sound right. A latest generation Symmar-L 150 should be damn sharp and if it wasn't I'd be calling the folks where I bought it after I made sure it was mounted correctly. If there is a problem with that model I'd switch to a Sironar-S 150 which is, by just about anyone account one of the sharpest lenses you can buy.

     

     

    Good luck, Ed

    135mm Apo-Sironar-S/N

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    I have the 135 Sironar S and I think the addition 8mm of image circle is worth the added cost. 135s don't have big image circles, so every bit helps. I really do like the lens and I also find that the 135mm focal length is very useful.

     

    Good luck, Ed

    Which Tripod?

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    Hey Scott,

     

    The short answer is, I'm very happy with my Gitzo 1325. The long answer is that this question get's asked about once or twice per month and you should be able to find much about tripods in past posts.

    New LF user confused by purchase options

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    Hi Michael,

     

    Not all the cameras you list have a graflock backs. With Wista the cameras with a III have a graflock back. The others don't. I have heard that the back will open up wide enough to slide in most roll film holders on the other models. Someone might want to varify this. I don't believe the Tachihara has one and I'm not sure about the Gowland. As for tough and weather resistant, any wood and really any camera needs to been protected as much as possible. The most durable camera on the market from what I can tell would be the Walker. It's made out of ABS and Stainless steel. Anyway Have fun and good luck.

    Seeking Gitzo LVL experience

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    I have a 1325 and think it's great. As for the 12XXCF. Most of what I have read and have heard from people who have owned one is, that the 12XX tripods are as light as you can go for LF and if it's windy or your using a long lens and/or heavy camera your better off with the 13XX. It's not so much the weight of the tripod as the smaller ones are more tippy. I wanted the lightest tripod I could get also, but I wanted solid too. I figured the extra 1 lb (aprox) was worth the stability. The 1325, btw doesn't have a center post and that contributes to the only 1 lb difference between the 1325 and the 1227/28.

    Pros and Cons of Wood vs. All Metal LF Cameras

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    It might be worth noting that even the wood Canhams seem to be less of a wood camera than the others. The moving parts, from what I have seen are metal to metal and the wood is more just the box and bed. Also, I'm sure you know, 5 x 7 film is avalable in fewer types and there's no Ready/Quickloads either. Ready/Quickloads are very nice in the field. Because there's no need to load holders and even a bigger plus, no dust. But 5 x 7 is a cool format.

    Custom ULF Ebony

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    Concerning the Lotus cameras. I have never used one and there doesn't seem to be many users on the forum. But, when I was asking about a lotus when I was looking for my first LF (4 x 5) camera. I did recieve one e-mail from someone that claimed to have used several of the larger models. He stated that they were beautiful cameras, but at least the larger sizes that he has used (I think it was 11 x 14 and up) were not as rigid as he would have liked and there was some fast wear concerns with the Delrin parts. But like I said this is second hand info from one person I don't know. So take it for what ever it's worth. Which might be nothing. Good luck and have fun.

    Goodbye

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    Michael,

     

    I read and was indeed involved in the sting your refering to. I would agree that from time to time there are strings that go down the crapper. But I sure wouldn't agree that the sting your refering to falls into that catagory. I also don't feel that all posts "demand" only direct answers to direct questions. Part of the fun of this or any forum is the give and take of all involved. As long as it's kept civil. If this forum was kept to simple direct answers to direct question I would think it would lose alot of it's sense of comunity. And I don't feel like commenting on the high price of a piece of equipment amounts to being off-topic, mocking, and uncivil. I hope you reconsider.

     

    Ed

    Custom ULF Ebony

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    "Come again? People post questions to the forum to get help. If one does not have an answer, why indulge in venting your personal peeve?"

     

    Mr Chong,

     

    I have no "pet peeve" with Ebony Cameras or any others for that matter. While it's true I didn't answer the question, this is a free forum and people are entitled to comment. I was just rather shocked at the price increase of the larger cameras. Ebony makes fine cameras and I can see why some people can justify the around 50-100% higher prices from the other makers for 4 x 5, 5 x 7, or 8 x 10s. But when you�re talking about a 7 x 17 that�s 400% of the price of the other ULF makers. Well, It was just a bit of sticker shock.

    Custom ULF Ebony

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    I guess you need a ULW (ultra large wallet) to go with it. I know the Ebony's are nice but that's an insane upcharge for a 7 x 17 camera unless that's 7' x 17'. They either; can get it so they do, don't really want to make any or want to recoup tooling costs asap. Maybe all 3.

    B & W Eliot Porter in VC

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    Mark,

     

    I wasn't "dissing" Mr. Porter or anyone, just the selection of work that was shown in VC. I made a point to state I enjoyed Eliot Porter's work. The point was do we just take it for granted that all of the work of an acclaimed photographer must be good because was produced by (fill in the blank). I have not seen the book you talk about but I'll make a point to look for it. Thanks for the heads up.

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