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Walker Road Test
Mike - have you used the Walker in anger yet ?
Whats it like ? Martin |
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Hi Martin, how are you?
I was at Glencoe and Rannoch Moor last week for 4 days and everything went really well. What with work and other commitments I didnt really get that much time before hand to get used to it but it is very simple to use and caused no problems at all. To be honest I cant really think of any flaws with the camera, as others have mentioned bellows extension and the limited focal length of usable lenses could be seen as a problem for some but for me its a case of 'what you havent got you dont miss'. I've just finished developing last weeks negs and I'II be sure to add some prints to the gallery when I get chance. Cheers Mike |
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Glad to hear it Mike
There is nothing like a field test to find out if a Camera works for you or not. The limited bellows thing is much over hyped – you know what you are buying when you sign the cheque. Look forward to seeing the results Martin |
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Thought I'd chip in as I'm a recent convert to Walker cameras having cut my LF teeth with Ebony; first the SW45 and then the 45SU. However, a recent move to 5x7 saw me end my affair with Ebony and I purchased a Titan 5x7 XL.
This is without doubt the most underestimated LF camera! It is rock solid, intuitive to use and what's more the ABS material has a look and feel that is unique and dare I say "sexy" I'm using mine with a 5x4 reducing back and a Canham 6x17 motorised roll film holder with a Schneider 110mmXL, Schneider 150mm Apo-Symmar and a Fuji 250mm. I have a lovely Nikon 75mm f4.5 but will probably replace it with a 72XL (when my credit acrd recovers!) for the extra coverage it offers. I agree with Trevor - the 10x8 XL has got to be a serious contender! I am already thinking how much I "need" to try 10x8 contact printing
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Slippery slope Paul
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Cheers, Barry |
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A question for Mike (or anyone who has an "engineering" mindset! - do you use the Walker Recessed lens board (not the standard recessed panel) but the device shown on Walker website under "Accesories"? Please see link for image :
http://www.walkercameras.com/a_board.html. The reason I ask is that I have one BUT find it impossible to use a Lee Filter Holder in front of the lens - it won't squeeze past the front standard locking knobs The idea is sound - similar to the Wista recessed lens board- as it makes it very easy to access the lens controls! However, not a good idea if you plan on using a filter holder?
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Paul,
Perhaps you could persuade Mike to make a front mounted filter holder for it?
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Hmmmm .... now there's a thought
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It's worth asking, you can't be the only one to hit this problem.
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