New Ebony 617s

[BernardLanguillier]

Not sure whether this has been reported on this site yet?

http://www.ebonycamera.com

Probably the best 617 option as of yet IMHO. Full movement and true wysiwyg. I'll probably visit them one of these days to give it a very close look.

Regards,
Bernard

[K.C.]

A little on the pricey side over here.

http://snipr.com/1rz1t

[BernardLanguillier]

A little on the pricey side over here.

http://snipr.com/1rz1t
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Yep, it is definitely not a cheap piece of equipment, but most of the alternatives are IMHO overpriced as well.

This camera is the first one that makes me consider investing into 617 though.

Cheers,
Bernard

[luong]

If using something which has the form factor of a large format camera (as opposed to a big point and shoot box), I'd rather just shoot 5x7.

[BernardLanguillier]

If using something which has the form factor of a large format camera (as opposed to a big point and shoot box), I'd rather just shoot 5x7.
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That's a valid point, but the Ebony 6x17 has some advantages:

- hinged ground glass that only shows 6x17,
- lighter than 5x7, although only marginally so,
- it comes equiped with a modified 6x17 film holder, I don't think that these can be bought easily otherwise.

Besides, do some people really use the p'n's 6x17 cameras handheld? Some might, but I have never seen a succesful 6x17 image printed large that was shot handheld.

Cheers,
Bernard

[luong]

That's a valid point, but the Ebony 6x17 has some advantages:

- hinged ground glass that only shows 6x17,
- lighter than 5x7, although only marginally so,
- it comes equiped with a modified 6x17 film holder, I don't think that these can be bought easily otherwise.

Besides, do some people really use the p'n's 6x17 cameras handheld? Some might, but I have never seen a succesful 6x17 image printed large that was shot handheld.

Cheers,
Bernard
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My Canham  5x7 weights less than this Ebony. There is a 6x17 made by Canham that fits it perfectly, but for the occasional 6x17, I just crop down 5x7. Even with the back, the price is half the Ebony.

Even when you use a tripod, there is a big difference in operation between a view camera and the other types. See what happened to Michael's Linhof.

[BernardLanguillier]

My Canham  5x7 weights less than this Ebony. There is a 6x17 made by Canham that fits it perfectly, but for the occasional 6x17, I just crop down 5x7. Even with the back, the price is half the Ebony.

Even when you use a tripod, there is a big difference in operation between a view camera and the other types. See what happened to Michael's Linhof.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but the Canham is a folding type camera, correct?

The main difference of the Ebony (I have a 45SU very similar to the new 617) is that the are non folding. Their operation is significantly faster that that of the non folding type.

Anyway, I am not trying to convince you, using a 5x17 is obviously a good alternative. I will personnally not be able to afford the Ebony either.

Cheers,
Bernard

[luong]

You are entirely right. The Canham takes a good 30s-1min to unfold and parallelism of standards in neutral configuration is an issue if not careful. I was just trying to point out to a practical alternative to the Ebony for those wanting to shoot 6x17 with movements.

[K.C.]

Canham cameras are every bit as good as an Ebony in my opinion, having owned both.

[BernardLanguillier]

Canham cameras are every bit as good as an Ebony in my opinion, having owned both.
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I am not familiar with their products.

- Do they have non folding type cameras?
- Do they have a specific 6x17 model?

Thank you.

Regards,
Bernard