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Ebony RSW45A Review by Nick Rains
A Light-Weight 4X5FieldCamera

Hats off toRobert Whitein the UK for commissioning this most excellent landscape camera direct from the manufacturer. Made from Titanium and Ebony materials, this camera makes no compromises in quality and rigidity and is available only from Robert White.   I acquired one of these cameras recently, mySilvestrioutfit had given me sterling service over the last few years but I longed to be able to shoot more 6x12 on longer lenses. The Silvestri is limited to 100mm without serious modifications so a 4x5 camera with roll film back was the way to go.   After much discussion with the hugely knowledgeable Robert, Matt and Jon atRobert White Cameras, I ordered the basic body with enough lens boards to take my existing Schneider lenses - 58XL, 100 Symmar and 150 Symmar. I considered the new 400/5.6 TeleXenar but it is not clear if it will fit and it's pretty pricey as well. I am now looking for an old 240mm...

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