Anyone use Intrepid 5x7 yet??

[harlequin]

Hello

I am exploring options for adding 5x7 camera to the mix, contact printing negatives.

Instead of a 100 year old fixer upper I was wondering if anyone here on Photrio has purchased one or has used one.

Pros/cons your input is appreciated!!

Be safe!

Harlequin

 

[Axelwik]

I received a new one a week or so ago. Really nice camera for the money.

Only problems I've had was that some of my wood Kodak film holders wouldn't drop into the light trap slot, so scraped a tiny bit of wood to widen the slot and they work fine now. My newer holders work fine. Also, there's a finger tab on the rear standard that rides up on the bed hinge when folding the camera in landscape orientation - no issue when shooting since the magnets pull it into place when opening the camera, and it doesn't happen in portrait orientation since the finger tabs are 90 degrees away from the hinges.

I was blown away by how light the camera is, which encouraged me to purchase some lightweight lenses to minimize the pack weight. Was able to go down to a smaller pack that's easy to carry on long hikes. It's certainly stable enough if you're careful to tighten everything down before shooting. The ground glass is bright - I sometimes don't even need a dark cloth.

 

[Tonglen]

I was thinking about one myself.

 

[harlequin]

Dear Axelwik,

Approximately what was the landed cost in the US? I guess they charge in Euros and converted to USD, is there any additional duty charges.

Thank for your assistance

Harlequin

 

[Axelwik]

Dear Axelwik,

Approximately what was the landed cost in the US? I guess they charge in Euros and converted to USD, is there any additional duty charges.

Thank for your assistance

Harlequin

Since they're made in England the price is in British Pounds, and it all depends on the exchange rate between Pounds and Dollars (I don't think England ever used the Euro even when they were part of the EU).

I didn't have to pay any duty charges. Pretty sure that most goods between GB and the US are duty free except the big ticket items such as cars.

Shipping was around $25 via DHL.

With mine I also ordered a fresnel screen and two lens boards; the grand total including shipping was $537, but as I stated above it can differ according to the exchange rate.

A few weeks ago I also ordered a 4x5 reducing back and one more lens board. This time the exchange rate wasn't as good and shipping was around $30.

 

[harlequin]

Thank You!!