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I'm sorry. I know you like the esoteric. However, the folding Palubel isn't any better than about a dozen 6x7 cameras most of which cost less and many out perform the Plaubel. And some outperform and cost a lot less too.

If you want it for two very valid reasons: 1. Be 2. Cause. I understand completely.

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I'm sorry. I know you like the esoteric. However, the folding Palubel isn't any better than about a dozen 6x7 cameras most of which cost less and many out perform the Plaubel. And some outperform and cost a lot less too.
If you want it for two very valid reasons: 1. Be 2. Cause. I understand completely.
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If had that kind of disposable money I'd rather spend it on a Mamiya 7II with two lenses.

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If had that kind of disposable money I'd rather spend it on a Mamiya 7II with two lenses.
It lacks panache...

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It lacks panache...
But makes up for it with lens quality.

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But makes up for it with lens quality.
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