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Re: The best 4x5 field camera

2004-02-09 by Karl French

You are going to get a lot of answers to this question but I think
for a wooden field 
camera based on cost and features you can't do much better than a
Canham 4x5 
wood field.  It can take lenses from 75mm to 600mm.  It light (6lbs)
and sturdy.  I 
think it looks really nice and there is a optional front standard
that can take linhof 
boards.  The customer service is great, you often get to talk to
Keith Canham himself 
when you call.  I think if you compare it to a Wisner you see that
the Canham is much 
better built camera.  The only wisner that compares is the pocket
expedition.  Both 
are about the same price ($2500).  If you keep an eye out you can
find Canham's used 
on Ebay.

Can you tell that I like my Canham?  I have Linhof technika IV as
well but its nowhere 
near as versitile as the Canham and it weighs the same.

good luck.

karl

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