[LargeFormat] Plaubel

[Les Newcomer]

It might be a Pico.  a friend has a 5x7 with all of the backs down to 
2x3.  Lensboards are very large but made of soft aluminum.

We had to reverse some of the worn parts so the standards would lock 
properly.


On Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 10:16  PM, Dan Kalish wrote:

> While at PhotoGizzmo today, I tried out a Plaubel 4x5 view camera.  
> Utterly
> incredible.  Full movement, easy to maneuver, and solid as a rock.  
> This is
> one serious camera.  Not one to take in the field without a strong
> assistant.  Hah!
>
> At $450, its appealing, although I already have 3 view cameras 
> including a
> vintage Graphic View II, a new Linhof Kardan M and a Gandolfi Variant 
> I (en
> route from the U.K.).  However, the cost for a suitable tripod would be
> almost as much and I don't know if they make a carrying bag strong 
> enough.
> Louis thinks its impractical because parts are impossible to find.
>
> I didn't think to ask what model it is.  Any ideas?  It uses a 
> circular pipe
> for a monorail.
>
> Would those who've used Plaubels care to comment?
>
> Dan Kalish
> Flushing, New York, New York, USA
>
>
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