Should I buy this LF Camera?

[dehk]

Ansel Adams used one like that one .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am54LMSwz9E

see 4:26

If its "good enough" for him, I'm sure anyone will be fine with it. They're nice cameras. I had one, sold it, and have considered getting another

-Dan

I see it , thanks for the link, cool video, still watching!

[John Koehrer]

There are a couple that keep popping up on the Chicago CL about once a week.
One with lens, one without. They're priced in the same range without the holders. $175.w/o lens $250.with
IMO it's not a great deal but it's not out of line either. You can always try to talk him down a bit too.
If there's any hesitation with the slow speeds of the shutter, that's gonna cost you a fifty dollar bill right off the bat and deserves a $50. reduction. Right off the bat. =)
There have been better deals over time so the decision is yours. Bird in the hand or ?
BTW there's always another one just down the road. check the ads here and LFPF.

[dehk]

There are a couple that keep popping up on the Chicago CL about once a week.
One with lens, one without. They're priced in the same range without the holders. $175.w/o lens $250.with
IMO it's not a great deal but it's not out of line either. You can always try to talk him down a bit too.
If there's any hesitation with the slow speeds of the shutter, that's gonna cost you a fifty dollar bill right off the bat and deserves a $50. reduction. Right off the bat. =)
There have been better deals over time so the decision is yours. Bird in the hand or ?
BTW there's always another one just down the road. check the ads here and LFPF.

Yeah, I am thinking I will wait. I'd like one cheaper, that way I can actually afford film for it. Thanks.

[pcyco]

hallo

i bought one one year ago
its great to beginn
heavy but bombproof
--
thomas

[Rick A]

I have both the cc-400 and the longer bellows cc-401 version. No, they aint pretty, but thats of no consequence, what you do with them is. They are dependable work horse cameras. I don't hesitate to take mine out in the field. If you want a cheap one, I'll sell you my cc-400 with the case for $150 including domestic shipping, lenses and film holders not included.

[Dave Ludwig]

Great Camera, yes it is heavier than modern day, but your budget is what it is. It could be the last 4x5 you buy because it's built built like a brick outhouse. As for clipped corners the rapid expansion theory breaking glass is good but the corners are clipped to check your full aperature is visible from each corner when using extreme wings and tilts. Otherwise you will get a vignette. As for price, yes I would have to say a bit on the high side. If this is on E-Pray (pray it really works) I would pass. You could get a deal here like from Rick and you won't get taken. Do not spend a lot, after you go 4x5 you will really want 8x10 but then the enlarger gets to be $$ and when you do, factor in possible divorce cost as well. Good luck and have fun.

[John Koehrer]

Great Camera, yes it is heavier than modern day, but your budget is what it is. It could be the last 4x5 you buy because it's built built like a brick outhouse. As for clipped corners the rapid expansion theory breaking glass is good but the corners are clipped to check your full aperature is visible from each corner when using extreme wings and tilts. Otherwise you will get a vignette. As for price, yes I would have to say a bit on the high side. If this is on E-Pray (pray it really works) I would pass. You could get a deal here like from Rick and you won't get taken. Do not spend a lot, after you go 4x5 you will really want 8x10 but then the enlarger gets to be $$ and when you do, factor in possible divorce cost as well. Good luck and have fun.

At that point go for broke and show her pictures of Edward Weston printing with a light bulb dangling from the ceiling. When that lulls her suspicions, then youNEED an enlarger. It works every time. =)

NOT!