I sold my Toyo last month, and a friend loaned me his Canham shortly thereafter. Now he wants to sell, and offered it to me, but if I couldn't keep the Toyo, I certainly can't keep the Canham.
So I'm selling it for him, as he is not one to linger on the internet.
This camera, and the Toyo 810M, are my picks for the best metal 8x10 cameras ever made, albeit for slightly different reasons.
The Toyo impresses with its stability and precision, the Canham with its utilitarian design and light weight.
Pix of the camera are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskgre1Cp
Specs for the Canham are here: http://www.canhamcameras.com/8x10metal.htm
The camera comes with a couple of extras: a GG protector and a Sinar/Technika adapter.
The adapter is from China, I believe, and works fine.
The GG is clean and bright, helped somewhat by a nice Fresnel.
All movements work properly and lock down very well; there is some stiffness in the front and back rail lock knob, i.e., they have somewhat limited movement, but both work and do their job.
There are light scratches on the body and rail; these come from folding up the camera, or rather, someone who was learning to fold the camera.
The scratches are inconsequential, and certainly don't affect function.
There is also a nick on the top left corner of the rear frame, but it too does not affect function.
Bellows are in good shape, no pinholes, but they have a tendency to sag somewhat; the velcro really helps, but you have to be vigilant not to get them in your frame.
What surprised me when working with this camera was how solid and stable it was at full extension.
Below is a shot I took using a 650mm lens with a FFL of 730mm; the camera was almost fully racked out, and I had to apply tilts in front and in back in order to square up the building.
It was moderately windy, my shutter speed was 1/30s, yet you can see even the finer details on the building balconies and such.
Asking $2400.00 USD, or best offer, which includes CAN/CONUS shipping and includes Paypal fees.
Please ask any questions; I can tell you all about the Toyo vs Canham.
Thanks
So I'm selling it for him, as he is not one to linger on the internet.
This camera, and the Toyo 810M, are my picks for the best metal 8x10 cameras ever made, albeit for slightly different reasons.
The Toyo impresses with its stability and precision, the Canham with its utilitarian design and light weight.
Pix of the camera are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskgre1Cp
Specs for the Canham are here: http://www.canhamcameras.com/8x10metal.htm
The camera comes with a couple of extras: a GG protector and a Sinar/Technika adapter.
The adapter is from China, I believe, and works fine.
The GG is clean and bright, helped somewhat by a nice Fresnel.
All movements work properly and lock down very well; there is some stiffness in the front and back rail lock knob, i.e., they have somewhat limited movement, but both work and do their job.
There are light scratches on the body and rail; these come from folding up the camera, or rather, someone who was learning to fold the camera.
The scratches are inconsequential, and certainly don't affect function.
There is also a nick on the top left corner of the rear frame, but it too does not affect function.
Bellows are in good shape, no pinholes, but they have a tendency to sag somewhat; the velcro really helps, but you have to be vigilant not to get them in your frame.
What surprised me when working with this camera was how solid and stable it was at full extension.
Below is a shot I took using a 650mm lens with a FFL of 730mm; the camera was almost fully racked out, and I had to apply tilts in front and in back in order to square up the building.
It was moderately windy, my shutter speed was 1/30s, yet you can see even the finer details on the building balconies and such.
Asking $2400.00 USD, or best offer, which includes CAN/CONUS shipping and includes Paypal fees.
Please ask any questions; I can tell you all about the Toyo vs Canham.
Thanks
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