Large Format group, Film Group, Analog Group

[mamypoko]

Still shooting but on hiatus.

4x5 - Speed Graphic, Chamonix F1, Nagaoka, Graflex SLR, Polaroid 110B
8x10 - Shen Hao, Deardorff, Kodak 2D

 

[garychew]

anyone using 8x10 to shoot polaroid?

 

[zguy]

anyone using 8x10 to shoot polaroid?

tried a box of color impossible 8x10 before just for the experience. I borrowed the Polaroid holder and processor from a friend.

 

[garychew]

I'm a polaroid lover, using FP100C, but since its discontinue, am thinkingto get a 8x10 for polaroid. buts its gonna be big bucks to get 8x10 ><

 

[Shadowleong]

You'll be in for a bigger surprise when you see the price for the 8x10 film and processor unit tho

 

[garychew]

haha, no choice, i really love shooting polaroid. Btw, any recommendation for 8x10 camera,will only use it to shoot polaroid, and mainly for portrait and fashion.

 

[fei]

Upgraded too. Shenhao, speed graphic and a wide ebony 45 now !

 

[zk-diq]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[straybird]

i am new comer with Linhof 57, ebony45S , SV57
my tripod head broken last week, where could i buy a new one for 5x7 above weigh&#65292;
also where to buy accessories for developing W&B film? thanks a lot!

 

[zguy]

i am new comer with Linhof 57, ebony45S , SV57
my tripod head broken last week, where could i buy a new one for 5x7 above weigh&#65292;
also where to buy accessories for developing W&B film? thanks a lot!

B&W film developing equipment can be bought from Ruby Photo at #01-01/02 Peninsula Hotel Shopping Complex 3 Coleman Street Singapore.
You can pop over to Cathay Photo or SLR Revolution to look at their tripods head to see if one fits your needs. Both shops are around the same area as Ruby.

 

[straybird]

thanks a lot! i contacted the store to come this weekend

 

[tanwk4321]

Hi All, may i know where can i get 4x5 and 5x7 films for my friend large format camera in singapore?

 

[nightwolf75]

Hi All, may i know where can i get 4x5 and 5x7 films for my friend large format camera in singapore?

Dun think u can find 5x7 film here. For 4x5, the only game in town is Ruby Photo.

 

[Anxin]

I ordered &#19978;&#28023;4x5 B&W film from china thru &#28120;&#23453;. 25/pack. Including shipping is about $1/sheet. Quality is so-far-so-good.
5x7 costs about twice.

cf. Ilford FP4 Plus 4x5 from B&H costs about $2/sheet.

 

[distagon]

Hello Everyone,

I am considering a 8 by 10 camera.

Then I saw this. VDS camera
http://www.catlabs.info/product/vds...-camera-with-schneider-g-claron-240mm-holders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkkAWmWRzP8

This camera is cheaper and lighter than the Chamonix:

http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/810.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-mOwA0Xg8Q (newer 2013 video but less details)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7axnQhQWg (old 2008 video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJlHlahufw (interesting review with alittle trashing but do not think that VDS camera sorts out any of the problems of the chamonix)

Looking forward to hearing from everyone and what is the potential difference and if the chamonix is worth the extra money?

Thank you!
george

 

[lkkang]

Welcome to the party...

I have never used both before... so, nothing to comment.. lol

but, both camera looks similar as they are both field camera. If you like more movements ( Tilt / shift ) or if you shoot macro, then you should worry more about the max. bellow extension and if the knobs are secure enough or free enough for your usage.

If you like to use those OLD OLD lens, then I suggest you go for Deardorff, as the lens board is slightly bigger and hence easier to mount those older lens.

And if you move them outdoors often, then weight is definitely a factor to consider.


enjoy,
Billy

Hello Everyone,

I am considering a 8 by 10 camera.

Then I saw this. VDS camera
http://www.catlabs.info/product/vds...-camera-with-schneider-g-claron-240mm-holders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkkAWmWRzP8

This camera is cheaper and lighter than the Chamonix:

http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/810.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-mOwA0Xg8Q (newer 2013 video but less details)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7axnQhQWg (old 2008 video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJlHlahufw (interesting review with alittle trashing but do not think that VDS camera sorts out any of the problems of the chamonix)

Looking forward to hearing from everyone and what is the potential difference and if the chamonix is worth the extra money?

Thank you!
george

 

[distagon]

Welcome to the party... I have never used both before... so, nothing to comment.. lol but, both camera looks similar as they are both field camera. If you like more movements ( Tilt / shift ) or if you shoot macro, then you should worry more about the max. bellow extension and if the knobs are secure enough or free enough for your usage. If you like to use those OLD OLD lens, then I suggest you go for Deardorff, as the lens board is slightly bigger and hence easier to mount those older lens. And if you move them outdoors often, then weight is definitely a factor to consider. enjoy, Billy

Thanks for the quick reply and the tips!
I think weight is a consideration as I plan to shoot outdoors n just basic shifts is all I need and macro ( but no need super close, size of a fist is good enough)
But both are about the same in weight. Guess I just go with the cheaper one; hahaha

 

[zguy]

Thanks for the quick reply and the tips!
I think weight is a consideration as I plan to shoot outdoors n just basic shifts is all I need and macro ( but no need super close, size of a fist is good enough)
But both are about the same in weight. Guess I just go with the cheaper one; hahaha

I am using the Chamonix 4x5 camera. If their 8x10 cameras are built like their 4x5, then it will be a high quality one.

Never seen a VDS in real life but quite amazing for it to achieve much a light weight.
No matter which one u go for, ask if they have existing stock. I would be quite wary paying the full amount upfront while waiting for them to build one.

 

[nightwolf75]

not sure you saw it... but someone is selling a toyo 8x10 now in buy/sell. need some work on it tho...

 

[distagon]

I am using the Chamonix 4x5 camera. If their 8x10 cameras are built like their 4x5, then it will be a high quality one. Never seen a VDS in real life but quite amazing for it to achieve much a light weight. No matter which one u go for, ask if they have existing stock. I would be quite wary paying the full amount upfront while waiting for them to build one.

Good point! I think chamonix is definitely more reliable in this sense as they have been around for a while.