New field camera coming . .

Newt_on_Swings

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Very cool, 90mm-330mm bellows extension plus rotating back. But a fixed rear, and bungee cord film holder very competitive price though!
 

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It'll be interesting to see if they can stick to the price once the realities of manufacturing for sale hit home, but of course it is an initiative to be applauded.
I just think its a shame it's not 10x8 !
 

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Oh, this is just terrific. And cheaper than an FM10.
 
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Looks like a great initiative to bring an inexpensive very lightweight 4x5" to market, but the bungee cord seems like a bad idea in terms of durability.
 

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Definitely shows
A great pricing. I wonder whether the pricing with warranty / support can be maintained.

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A fantastic project indeed. There is a definite need for an affordable, entry-level LF system so that people keen on giving it a try can do so without breaking the bank. Especially eyecatching though is the (various) coloured bellows. The bungee cord securing of the back is not that much of a bad idea in reality, and certainly not in terms of durability, given that the ZeroImage 4x5 pinhole cameras use a similar rig and it works very well. What concerns me a little bit is the plywood construction; it would need significant treatment and sealing to give it a modicum of resistance to the elements be they sun, moisture, variations of temperature, etc. Will be very interesting to see the final production camera.
 
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Yep, it sounds like something that would complement my travelwides without replacing them (I'm definitely never taking my SA65 off my travelwide once I get it, except maybe for pinholes).
Too bad the back just looks like it takes film holders (which includes the 545, but may or may not fit the thicker Toyo etc rollbacks that slide under the GG). I've already asked them if there are plans (or hacking possibilites) to put on Graflok roll backs, coz then I'd buy one in a second to use with my DaYi 6x17.
 

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Very interesting reading and comparing the comments here and on a larger (by format) forum.

I think it is a fantastic idea, especially if they can come in at and maintain that price point.

Re, the plywood - my camper kitchen is made from ply and seems to be rather stable and durable.

Re, the bungy - why not? Bungy is a wonderful thing. Its simple, reasonably durable and can be purchased at just about any hardware store.
 

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pdeeh said:
It'll be interesting to see if they can stick to the price once the realities of manufacturing for sale hit home, but of course it is an initiative to be applauded.
I just think its a shame it's not 10x8 !
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I agree, an 8x10 (we turn 'em sideways here, or you do there...) version would surely cost more, but probably still be very affordable as 8x10 cameras go.
 

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I'm an internationalist: Sometimes I say 10x8, sometimes I say 8x10
 

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At work, we use steel rule cutting dies which are fitted into plywood bases which are laser cut.

It looks as if Intrepid are using one of these companies to laser cut their camera parts. If they are using the same grade of ply, it should be good quality. If I bought one though, I would probably take it apart and give all the wooden parts a good coating of teak or Danish oil.


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I'd expect a bungee cord to last 2-5 years. Presumably, this is a beginner's camera, so that's enough of a life span before someone would move on to a fancier camera, and it's easy enough to replace, but how much would metal springs add to the cost? They last for decades with no maintenance.
 

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Or maybe an option on the camera to replace the bungee based back with a metal spring back as a DIY upgrade?
 
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