4x5 recommendation

[Frank Szabo]

Hello,

I need a 4x5 camera for landscapes but i don´t know every possibilities. I have lenses for sinar, but i need less weigth than sinar what is your recommendation? Thank you very much and excuse me for my english,

Ruben

If your Sinar is a "P" model, consider an older "F" model.

They weigh a bit less than the "P", will lay flat after removing the bellows and all of your goodies will fit. The base tilts may make you scream, but ...

[Ole]

I could not see the data for Argentum except for Explorator III and Archtec. Perhaps because I am using Firefox on my Mac.

Anyway, could you post a photo of the Carbon Infinity so us mere mortals can drool over it?

Ka Tai

I'm using Opera on a Vista PC, so I think you should be able to find the same data. But they can be a little tricky to find.

Anyway, this is what a Carbon Infinity looks like. There are much better pictures at http://www.galerie-photo.com/carbon-infinity.html - and it's even the very same camera.

[rubenmg]

Hello!, Thanks for the information. I decided buy Shen Hao, but i have some cuestion. I,m grateful for your interest:

Are 100% compatible my lenses of sinar with Shen Hao?

What is the diference between Shen Hao HZX 4x5- IIA model and Shen Hao TZ45-IIB model? What is better?

Is it advisable buy the intro-kit? Did someone buy it?

I live in Spain and we don´t have distributor of large format cameras. I need buy in internet. Wich is the best shop for buy?

Than you very much, in Spain there is no large format tradition and your information is very valuable for me. Excuse me for my english!

Regards,

Ruben


www.rmfotografo.com

[Mick Fagan]

Ruben, I personally know of 4 people who have bought a Shen Hao camera from Badger Graphic in the USA.

I haven't bought a camera from them, but I was going to, when I found someone who lives not too far away from me with one for sale. He bought that camera, which I now own, from Badger Graphic. The camera he replaced it with, he bought from Badger Graphic.

I myself have bought film from Badger Graphic, along with other things, I will continue to purchase film from them in the future as they are the only place where I can purchase 4x5 FP4+ in 100 sheet boxes, cheapest way to buy it.

Badger Graphic have been very good to ask email questions and get prompt replies.

They are the only store who sell Shen Hao cameras I have dealt with.

I would suggest you show a couple of pictures of your Sinar lenses that you have, others with knowledge of them should be able to advise you of the suitability of them with your Shen Hao camera.

I would also suggest that you purchase lens boards when you purchase the camera.

One possible lens is the Fujinon W 6.3 150 it will travel in the camera when folded if it is reversed, very lightweight. I have one of these and find it excellent.

Mick.

[Antje]

Bought mine from Badger Graphics, too, and have been very happy with every aspect of the purchase.

Antje

[Nick Zentena]

Are 100% compatible my lenses of sinar with Shen Hao?

What is the diference between Shen Hao HZX 4x5- IIA model and Shen Hao TZ45-IIB model? What is better?

Is it advisable buy the intro-kit? Did someone buy it?

I live in Spain and we don´t have distributor of large format cameras. I need buy in internet. Wich is the best shop for buy?

IIRC the TZ is the non-folder. Should be on the shen hao website. So surfing over.

http://www.shen-hao.com/E45.html

And it's not the folder. :o The TFC is the non-folder.

The TZ must be new. What's the price versus the HZX?

What Sinar lenses? In shutters?

Which starter kit? If you've got Sinar lenses you've likely got film holders and a 150mm. Not much point getting a starter get but tell us more


There are shops in France and the UK with the Shen hao. But with the weak US$ buying from Badger might be the best idea. Unless you want the non-folder.

Your English is better then my Spanish so don't worry.

[mw4]

I just recently purchase my Shen-Hao HZX 4X5-IIA from Badger Graphic and have been very pleased. They are very prompt and professional. I certainly recommend both the camera and the source. I can't comment on your lens compatibility issue but I can vouche for the camera itself. I ordered a #1 lens board in addition to the #0 that comes with it. Great movements, interchangeable bellows, fairly light, and very economical. I'm currently using a Caltar IIN 210mm 5.6 which is too large to fold up with the camera. Take advantage of our weak dollar.

[LKT]

I'm using Opera on a Vista PC, so I think you should be able to find the same data. But they can be a little tricky to find.

Anyway, this is what a Carbon Infinity looks like. There are much better pictures at http://www.galerie-photo.com/carbon-infinity.html - and it's even the very same camera.

Very drool-worthy!

This must be the Bugatti of view cameras. It even looks racy.

But at US$6500, it is too much of a strain on my pocketbook, and at 3.75Kg, too much of a strain on my poor back.

Ka Tai

[loman]

Since you are in europe, why don't you by from robert white?: www.robertwhite.co.uk
After you've paid for customs and shipping, I doubt you will have saved a lot if any. Also If anything should happen to it, it will be cheaper to send it to the UK than to the States.
Just a thought.
Best Regards
Mads