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The comments on Deardorff reflect the quality of the cameras. The work, work well and last. They are worth the price you pay as long as you get one that has focus gearing that isn't worn out. That can be replaced.
There is nothing quite like a Deardorff. A piece of history that works well still for LF photography. Built well and built to last. There are newer cameras but most are not as nice as a good Deardorff.
In newer wood field cameras you can get Ebony and sell the kids to pay for it. If I were buying a new field camera among the modern offerings I would look at Canham and the models made by Richard Ritter, camera repair whiz and innovator. Philips are nice but bellows limited for what I do though many love them and don't need 30 inches of bellows draw.
I would absolutely, positively stay away from anything named Wisner. Way too much baggage and shoddy workmanship came from that company and it really drags down the few good ones made in the mess. Too much chance of getting a turkey with poorly fitted and finished pieces. Why take the chance when there are so many nice cameras on the market?
Wood field cameras are nice and Deardorff is one most look at when they attempt design and manufacturing of newer models.
There is nothing quite like a Deardorff. A piece of history that works well still for LF photography. Built well and built to last. There are newer cameras but most are not as nice as a good Deardorff.
In newer wood field cameras you can get Ebony and sell the kids to pay for it. If I were buying a new field camera among the modern offerings I would look at Canham and the models made by Richard Ritter, camera repair whiz and innovator. Philips are nice but bellows limited for what I do though many love them and don't need 30 inches of bellows draw.
I would absolutely, positively stay away from anything named Wisner. Way too much baggage and shoddy workmanship came from that company and it really drags down the few good ones made in the mess. Too much chance of getting a turkey with poorly fitted and finished pieces. Why take the chance when there are so many nice cameras on the market?
Wood field cameras are nice and Deardorff is one most look at when they attempt design and manufacturing of newer models.
