[LargeFormat] 5x7 Cameras - some feedback
Rich Lahrson
largeformat@f32.net
Tue May 28 23:18:12 2002
Hi Eve!
Strangely, the old red bellows B&Js seem attractive in their
functionality and lightweight. But can't the Sinar camera be set
up somehow that is not so heavy as the P in 5x7? Isn't the
earlier Norma version lighter? They cost less used than used
Ps as well. Rich
Eve Girard wrote:
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> From: "Mike Kirwan" <mkirwan@pacbell.net>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 1:36 PM
> Subject: RE: [LargeFormat] 5x7 Cameras - some feedback
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> > Behalf Of Clive Warren
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 1:29 PM
> > To: largeformat@f32.net
> > Subject: [LargeFormat] 5x7 Cameras - some feedback
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> > There are a number of us on the list using 5x7 cameras - tell us what
> > you are interested in and perhaps you'll get some feedback from users.
> >
>
> I have a very nice B&J 5x7 field that has just had a bellows-transplant and
> considerable cosmetic surgery. It certainly has exceded my expectations for
> a field camera. It is certain to draw a crowd of spectators when we venture
> forth. Although my principal LF cameras are Linhof and Sinar, I must admit
> to a naughty pleasure in taking out the B&J and my little Protars and
> Dagors. I use an 8 1/4"
> Dagor as lens of first choice. A recent trip to the Oregon coast managed to
> produce some keepers
> (yes, Clive, some day I will post them) that make me smile.
> Eve
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