Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/09

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Re: 35,MF,LF
From: Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 15:18:17 -0700

At 05:35 PM 11/9/99 -0500, Jonathan Borden wrote:
>
>    There is a Linhof Kardan Color sans lens for $460 which is available ...
>but I assume that any lens can be attached to a Crown Graphic as well. So
>assuming a Crown Graphic is say $200-250? What would be the advantage of a
>'higher end' 4x5 like the Cambo or Linhof except more movements? Which is a
>better deal for a 4x5 neophyte?
>
>Jonathan Borden

The Crown Graphic is a "Press" camera and was never intended to be used as
a "view camera", field or studio. It is simply difficult to use in view
camera terms.

You can buy a "new" Calumet Cadet view camera for $395. A monorail with all
of the swings, tilts, shifts, bellows options, lens board options, etc.

Calumet has a special going on right now. Cadet, 150mm Caltar lens,
lensboard, two holders, focusing cloth, carrying case, for $699. Hellova
deal. 800-calumet or www.calumetphoto.com

Jim