My main 8x10 for nearly 40 years has been a Deardorff, but at nearly 70 years old it's just too much weight to carry very far so I now use an Intrepid 8x10 Mk II (also, have the Intrepid 8x10 Mk I). However, I wouldn't necessarily recommend the Intrepid to a new photographer to this format. Similar to your comment regarding the Intrepid 4x5, IMO an experienced LF shooter will be able to get the best out of the Intrepid 8x10. Yes, the cost of entry is low, but many used 8x10 are available for around the same price as a new Intrepid. Cost is certainly a criteria in any purchase decision, but it's definitely not the only factor. Well rounded commentary, though.
Hi Nico, wow you did such an informative and complete answer on my question! Thank you so much! YesI I do for a Museum, and a lot of formal portraits with my on-location studio. So carrying the big trolleys is normal for me. You really helped me and put a lot of effort into that answer. Thank you again!
For museum work, a monorail will just make sense because the camera was designed also to streamline the photography workflow. A Sinar F2 or P2 would allow to confirm perfect plane of focus using two points; can’t beat the speed of executing this.
An 8x10 intrepid is a good place to start as all of the accessories can normally be transfered to a newer, more expensive or more solid camera and all you are left with is the body, whitch could be sold on. Good luck with your choice.
My main 8x10 for nearly 40 years has been a Deardorff, but at nearly 70 years old it's just too much weight to carry very far so I now use an Intrepid 8x10 Mk II (also, have the Intrepid 8x10 Mk I). However, I wouldn't necessarily recommend the Intrepid to a new photographer to this format. Similar to your comment regarding the Intrepid 4x5, IMO an experienced LF shooter will be able to get the best out of the Intrepid 8x10. Yes, the cost of entry is low, but many used 8x10 are available for around the same price as a new Intrepid. Cost is certainly a criteria in any purchase decision, but it's definitely not the only factor. Well rounded commentary, though.
Hi Nico, wow you did such an informative and complete answer on my question! Thank you so much! YesI I do for a Museum, and a lot of formal portraits with my on-location studio. So carrying the big trolleys is normal for me. You really helped me and put a lot of effort into that answer. Thank you again!
For museum work, a monorail will just make sense because the camera was designed also to streamline the photography workflow. A Sinar F2 or P2 would allow to confirm perfect plane of focus using two points; can’t beat the speed of executing this.
Good video, nice to hear some of those questions and answers. Thanks for that.
An 8x10 intrepid is a good place to start as all of the accessories can normally be transfered to a newer, more expensive or more solid camera and all you are left with is the body, whitch could be sold on. Good luck with your choice.