[LargeFormat] Plaubel
Dan Kalish
largeformat@f32.net
Sat Jun 7 22:24:11 2003
While at PhotoGizzmo today, I tried out a Plaubel 4x5 view camera. Utterly
incredible. Full movement, easy to maneuver, and solid as a rock. This is
one serious camera. Not one to take in the field without a strong
assistant. Hah!
At $450, its appealing, although I already have 3 view cameras including a
vintage Graphic View II, a new Linhof Kardan M and a Gandolfi Variant I (en
route from the U.K.). However, the cost for a suitable tripod would be
almost as much and I don't know if they make a carrying bag strong enough.
Louis thinks its impractical because parts are impossible to find.
I didn't think to ask what model it is. Any ideas? It uses a circular pipe
for a monorail.
Would those who've used Plaubels care to comment?
Dan Kalish
Flushing, New York, New York, USA