I rented both cameras before purchasing the Tachihara. The Shen-Hao has more movements but is heavier. It didn't seem as well made to me as the Tachihara. The salesman also informed me that of the 10 he purchased he had to send 3 or 4 back for various problems. The one I rented from him was brand new and the first time I tried to lock it down the both of the front fastners broke. Needless to say I purchased the Tachihara and couldn't be happier.
Shen-Hao HZX 4X5-IIA or Tachihara 45GF Wood Field
in Large Format
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