My 8X10 is a Phillips folder, the Godfather, so to speak, of all the modern composite simplified designs, including Chamonix. But for wide angle lens use, or at least "normal" focal length lenses and shorter, dedicated architectural cameras lacking base rail tilts, having axis tilts only, are faster to set up and operate than folders. Of course, they need box-shaped carrying containers, but compact quite small the other direction. Then, if you select a model with a "universal" bellows, essential half-pleated and half-bag, that single bellows becomes quite versatile. Ebony made the finest of these, but being no longer made, are now especially expensive, whether new or used. But they are the most precise of wooden brands, with the best hardware (machined titanium). Chamonix also makes very nice non-folders like the 45Hs-1. Don't expect the same kind of detent precision as a die-cast metal camera. You need to use your loupe more to double check settings. But this is one logical way to dramatically reduce carrying weight and bulk, as well as your budget!
Remember, you can supplement rise somewhat with a vertically offset hole position in the lensboard. Fast very wide angle lenses tend to be heavy, so this method of attaining more rise is more stable than overtly tall front risers.
