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I picked this up, ran a couple of sheets of 4x5 through the reducing back, and just can't bring myself to keep it. I'm a large format guy, and the appeal of the 5x7 format is strong, but not strong enough. I almost thought about keeping it to use for wet plate work, but simply have other gear I'd like to snag so letting it go.
There are no light leaks in the bellows, as evidenced by the test images I made. I have not run the lens through all the shutter speeds to see how accurate, but the ones I used were evidently close enough with great test images.
It comes with (4) extra lens boards, (2) bellows, extra clamps/bellows holder, and the matching Cambo tripod head. This thing makes adjusting the camera a dream. One lever, and boom...there you go.
Anyway, this thing is built like a tank and seems to function just fine. If you want everything minus the Bogen tripod, the price is $525. If you want the Bogen tripod also, tack on another $100 for a grand total of $625.
IF...you happen to have a Hasselblad 553elx, etc....I'd be certainly up for a trade. I currently shoot the Hasselblad 500cm and SWC, but have this itch for a motorized body to play with. I'm really hoping to find someone that is within a few hours of me. I hate to try to ship all of this, but it may break down compact enough to do so.
I'd love to find someone that can meet...but I'd say this can be broken down to ship as well. As for cost, really not sure on that but could find out.
There are no light leaks in the bellows, as evidenced by the test images I made. I have not run the lens through all the shutter speeds to see how accurate, but the ones I used were evidently close enough with great test images.
It comes with (4) extra lens boards, (2) bellows, extra clamps/bellows holder, and the matching Cambo tripod head. This thing makes adjusting the camera a dream. One lever, and boom...there you go.
Anyway, this thing is built like a tank and seems to function just fine. If you want everything minus the Bogen tripod, the price is $525. If you want the Bogen tripod also, tack on another $100 for a grand total of $625.
IF...you happen to have a Hasselblad 553elx, etc....I'd be certainly up for a trade. I currently shoot the Hasselblad 500cm and SWC, but have this itch for a motorized body to play with. I'm really hoping to find someone that is within a few hours of me. I hate to try to ship all of this, but it may break down compact enough to do so.
I'd love to find someone that can meet...but I'd say this can be broken down to ship as well. As for cost, really not sure on that but could find out.