From: terry roth (terryroth@earthlink.net)
Date: 05/25/00-07:29:08 AM Z
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From: John Richardson <jrplatinum@earthlink.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: off topic: compact 4x5 options
> I own a Canham 11x14. The T knobs are much preferable to any camera with
knobs
> I have used. Currently I also own a Wista 4x5 and a Wista 8x10. Round
knurled
> knobs tear up ones fingers, especially when it is cold. The T knobs are
fast
> and it is easy to get a grip. They do not pinch and are not hard on the
> wrists.
Well, gee. I have been using view cameras since 1964. Have owned Speed and
Super Graphics, Kodak D2, Sinar F, Wista 4x5, Wisner 5x7, and currently have
a monrail 5x7 and a Calumet 8x10. All have knobs, the only time I have ever
been pinched was with a borrowed Canham 5X7, when I lowered the front
standard and tilted it. Perhaps Mr. Richardson's fingers are more easily
torn, but I have never had this experience with knobs. The tilt knobs on
the Calumet are 4-point "+" shaped, and a bit easier to use with gloves on,
perhaps if you live in region where the temp is below freezing bars may
prove easier with gloves on. YMMV.
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