How it works Set up is a bit slower than with the Wisner and certainly slower than with a technika, but it's not bad. The camera comes out of the case, the long rail is removed from the tripod and attached to the short. I slide the back, just pushing it down the rail - it's a bit stiff but not difficult. I then put the monorail on the tripod. I then focus the back of the camera.
Back rotation is a little stiff but nice and solid.
You hold down the locking pin till after you have started the rotation. A detailed evaluation After using the camera for a while and shooting a fair amount of film with it my overall impression is very positive. I am comparing this camera to other 4X5's that I have used, including Techinkas, Toyo C, Wisner Traditional, Calumet, Crown Graphic, Kardan Super Color, Toyo 45A, an Tachihara. This is due to the rotating back being just barely big enough for 4X5. I haven't done anything about it but options include wedging something under the risen back or using a clothes peg on the rail or something similar.