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Hi,

I recently moved to Copenhagen (from Sweden/France) and am currently considering making the jump to 4x5 large format (I mostly shoot digital or 35mm with a Nikon FA at the moment), mainly for landscape work. However, before making the jump and invest good money in a field camera, I would have liked to give it a try, or at least see one being used by someone who knows what he/she's doing.

Is there anyone in the copenhagen area who owns a large format and feels like showing me? It would be extremely appreciated!
 

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Hey Alexandre

Welcome to Denmark.

I actually got a very nice 4x5 black Gandolfi Variant Level 2 - just fitted with new ground glass.

You can see it here on APUG just listed for sale :

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

New price is 17.000 danish kroner, but you can have it for 5500 + shipping by Post Danmark.

Nothing is wrong with the camera, it isn´t stolen - its just a bargain.

You can call me if you want to know more

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Claus - Denmark
 
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The Gandolfi Variant is a great camera to start with - and go on with, and end with.

From what you wrote on the LF forum, I think it would be perfect for you. :smile:
 
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Thanks. I am worried about the weight, though. From what I could find on the internet, it seems to be close to 8.5lbs, which is way too much for the biking/backpacking use I would most likely have...
 

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A Variant Level 2 weighs 3.4 kg - and there aren't many lighter cameras which are anywhere near as stable and versatile.
 

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Fair enough.

The weight difference between a Technika V and the Variant is not that big.

But it´s cheap and its there
 

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Hi,

I recently moved to Copenhagen (from Sweden/France) and am currently considering making the jump to 4x5 large format (I mostly shoot digital or 35mm with a Nikon FA at the moment), mainly for landscape work. However, before making the jump and invest good money in a field camera, I would have liked to give it a try, or at least see one being used by someone who knows what he/she's doing.

Is there anyone in the copenhagen area who owns a large format and feels like showing me? It would be extremely appreciated!

hei alexandre.
welcome to Denmark.


I'd love to show you some LF cameras (I have a few...:wink:), but that requires you to take a trip to the top of Denmark... (the Land of the Gandolfi's)

..

should you want to visit, you're always welcome.
 
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Hi gandolfi,

I assume you mean the top of Jutland? I am actually always up for some traveling and didn't have any opportunity yet to see the rest of Denmark... Maybe I could pay you a visit on a weekend in early december, if that's ok with you?
 

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As said: you are very welcome.

(this is also the "home" for Claus' Gandolfi Variant...)
 

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Hi Alexandra
Welcome to Denmark.
Though shooting with a Sinar Norma 13X18 I wont say that I exactly know what Im doing :wink:
Kind regards
 
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