From: James Romeo (jamesromeo@mac.com)
Date: 09/16/00-09:39:37 AM Z
I have ben using a nagaka 5x7 field for years. Same wt as the 4x5 I have a
4x5 back for it to. I LIKE 5X7 AS IT IS A GOOD SIZE for alt-printing I use
111mm dagor very smal lens. I am in my upper 60"s now no more backpaking a
8x10 I put a gafloc back on the 4x5 back and use a 6x12 roll back the camera
is so light I use a Getzo g126 smale and light evey once hels now
James
> From: Peter McDonald <Peter.McDonald@afp.gov.au>
> Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:00:56 +1000
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: Re: Back-saver suggestions?
>
> Matthew:
>
> I use both a Wisner Technical Field, and a Nagaoka Field, both in 4x5. The
> Nagaoka weighs just over 2.5 lbs, and has most movements. The combination of
> this little camera (bellows extension 300mm) and a tiny Schneider 90mm Angulon
> keeps the weight under 3 lbs. And I am sure that some of the Zeiss Protars (if
> you can get your hands on one) are also tiny.
>
> Things start to bulk up when you add tripod and film holders, but others have
> suggested the carbon fibre Gitzo, which is a beautiful, if somewhat expensive,
> tripod.
>
> I backpacked around NZ a few years ago with this combination (plus a smallish
> 210 Symmar), plus all my camping gear. But for your purposes, I would think
> that the Nagaoka, a small 90/150/210 lens, a few holders, dark cloth, and
> lightweight tripod , should still come out not much more than 10 lbs.
> Alternatively, you could get a Graflock back and a 120 film holder from
> Horseman, instead of the 4x5 film holders.
>
> I think the Tachihara is not much heavier than the Nagaoka, similiar bellows
> extension and movements, but probably more available.
>
> Good luck with this. I also have a bad back, courtesy of a bulged disk, so I
> have to be fairly careful as well.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Peter McDonald.
>
>
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