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Im debating to get back into shooting 8x10. I used to own a Agfa Ansco 8x10 Commercial camera, but sold it due to its weight. The Intrepid is a lot lighter, which makes me consider using it. I'd probably use a Fuji L 300mm F6.3 on it. Anyone use the new current (as of 2025) Intrepid 8x10 cameras, and are you happy with it? I know they are flimsy compared to old cameras, but I dont want the weight this time. Intrepid only weighs 6 pounds. And its very compact, which most 8x10 cameras are not. I might also get a 8x10 to 5x7 reducing back for the Intrepid, since they sell that.
I still have my old Ansco lens board, which is a 6x6 board. Its made out of thicker wood. Could that board be cut down to 140mm easily? Will the thickness of my board be an issue on the Intrepid? I have a Fuji 180mm which barely covers 8x10 I'd like to reuse, but need the lensboard to work on the Intepid.
Also anyone ever use the Kodak Ektar 12" f4.5 lens? Its expensive in comparison to the Fuji's I use, but wondering if its worth a look? Am I correct that the 12" is basically 305mm?
I still have my old Ansco lens board, which is a 6x6 board. Its made out of thicker wood. Could that board be cut down to 140mm easily? Will the thickness of my board be an issue on the Intrepid? I have a Fuji 180mm which barely covers 8x10 I'd like to reuse, but need the lensboard to work on the Intepid.
Also anyone ever use the Kodak Ektar 12" f4.5 lens? Its expensive in comparison to the Fuji's I use, but wondering if its worth a look? Am I correct that the 12" is basically 305mm?
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