[LargeFormat] Newbie Here

[rlb]

Thanks again for the response Pam.

The Ebonys are really not that pricey when compared to the Canham or the
Wisners.  $1800 to $3400 is the range of models that I am interested.
That's about where both Canham and Wisners are.   I am not familiar with
Phillips...will check it out.  I agree with you about mdf.

Good luck on your 8x10's.  Whatcha' gonna name them,  "PamCams"?

Bob






----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam Niedermayer" <pam_pine@cape.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Newbie Here


> Oh, I like the looks of the Ebony's, just way too expensive for my
> blood. However, if I were to spend that kind of money, I'd probably
> lean toward a Canham or Phillips. Not sure why exactly, maybe just
> because they're in the US, readily available, and with Dick Phillips
> in particular being so supportive of the large format community. Maybe
> Keith (?) Canham is also, I just don't hear about it. However, I'm not
> all that crazy about buying a mdf based camera, so a Canham metal job
> is very attractive.
>
> I'll be selling the Wisner very soon, it's just too heavy for me,
> using the Gowland as a daily camera. Meanwhile, I'm building a couple
> of 8x10's for me and a friend, will see how they turn out before even
> thinking of buying something else.
>
> Pam
>
> rlb wrote:
> >
> > Thanks again Pam.
> >
> > I am not familiar with the Gowland Pocket View.  I will check it out.
Most
> > of my photography is with normal and wide lenses.
> >
> > For some reason I seem to be foaming at the mouth more about Ebony
cameras.
> > If you get a chance go to www.ebonycamera.com  and check them out.  The
> > SV45TE is appealing.  I would value your comments about it.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Bob
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Pam Niedermayer" <pam_pine@cape.com>
> > To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 1:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Newbie Here
> >
> > > Depending on the lenses you'll want to use, which in turn determines
> > > the bellows length you'll require, you may want to take a look at the
> > > Gowland Pocket View. I found a used Calumet labelled one for not much
> > > money that I'm rapidly falling in love with, weighs just a bit more
> > > than 3 lbs. It's slightly modified from the straight Gowland; but if
> > > you can live with 250 mm or less or if you can use telephotos for
> > > longer lengths, its 12"+ bellows should be fine. OTOH, if you want to
> > > use longer lenses, not telephoto, you'll need to get longer bellows,
> > > which is where the Wisner (don't think the Pocket Expedition version
> > > is all that heavy), Ebony, Phillips, and Canham shine. I don't know
> > > much about the Master Technikna.
> > >
> > > Pam
> > >
> > > rlb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Good advice Pam.   Weight is a key factor in my decision.   My love
for
> > > > photography directs me to an 8x10; my back pleads for a Minox.   If
I am
> > > > very careful in selecting the camera I can get everything into a
> > backpack
> > > > easily.  That is my goal
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the note.
> > > >
> > > > Bob
> > > >...
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