A camera that is very easy to set up. Sturdy all-metal body. Can take a lot of abuse. Bought mine with a four element Wollensak-lens not coated.
The softness and bokeh of this lens blew me away. Perfect for artistic use. A perfect camera for the beginner and for artists on the move. Unbeatable price/ performance ratio.
Rating Reviewed by: John McAdam(Unregistered User)
(Intermediate)
Review Date May 17, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Summary:
I received it as a gift from my aunt a year ago. She thought it wasn't usable. I've great shots with incredible detail. I'm now devoted to large format photograghy
Strengths:
Rugged, endured much abuse (before I got it). Is a really inexpensive way to get into large format. Use as a field camera with ground glass focusing
Weaknesses:
Kalart rangefinder not usable. I'm told it not worth having fixed.
Similar Products Used:
Toyo Field Camera Not really that much better for my purposes, and a lot more expensive.
Rating Reviewed by: Samuel Tang(Unregistered User)
(Professional)
Review Date January 19, 2001
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Review 3 of 5
Summary:
If it is not excessively worn and everything tightens up properly, a fine camera to use. Likely to be quite inexpensive.
Strengths:
A very simple camera but flexible enough for most works likely to be handled by a 4"X5" photographer. The use of 4"X4" lensboards a great plus point.
Weaknesses:
The front standard which clamps on the outer focussing rail can get a little loose, likely to make the front a bit unsteady. The outer rail is not connected to the inner rail, making focussing with WA lenses a little hard.
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