The Osaka is one of the top low budget large format cameras made. They are made in sizes to take either 4x5, 5x7 or 8x10 inch sheets of film. The Osaka is a beautiful camera made of very old mahogany and natural colored aluminum. It has some features normally found on more expensive cameras such as a graflock type back and a back end which moves forward to focus wide lenses. THE OSAKA IS MADE IN THE TACHIHARA FACTORY BUT IT IS A BETTER, BEEFIER CAMERA. Japanese. The 4x5 is a delightfully lightweight and simple camera with all movements except rear rise/ fall and swings, and front swings. The price is so low that one becomes suspicious. But it is a good camera. It is very similar to the Horseman Woodman but at a much lower price. The 5x7 has the same movements. It is outrageously underpriced, but a bit heavy and bulky. It takes the Canham 6x17 back. The 810 has the same movements and is only slightly larger than the 5x7. A very good buy 8x10 for someone who needs a good camera but is on a tight budget. They all have bright viewing screens with ruled glass. For a list of cameras available for sale go to http://stores.ebay.com/brucesfieldcamerastore
Guide created: 12/08/05 (updated 10/07/08)


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