[MF3D.FORUM:1422] 26" slide bar available for rent (was Re: Large format 3D)

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joel Alpers wrote:

> there is a -big- difference between doing
> a "cha-cha" shot with a Pentax 6x7, and doing it in 4x5, where
> you need to physically move the tripod, slide in the dark slide,
> flop the film holder, take out the darkslide, and re-cock and
> fire the shutter, all before anything moves in the scene!
> 
> I've done this with a 4x5 in the past, the best way is if you
> can find a road or sidewalk, so at least you can slide the
> camera/tripod combo over easily.

Would a Jasper Engineering slide bar be sturdy enough for
a 4x5 camera?  If so, this discussion makes it a good time
to mention that I've been considering offering some equipment
rentals...and one item I have in mind is the 26" JE bar I
bought for my MF shooting expedition back in November.

To clarify, this would be available not just for 4x5 shooting
like Joel is talking about, but for folks going shooting with
twin MF cameras.

Would anyone have an interest in such an offer?  (Or more to
the point, would anyone actually go ahead with such a rental?)

Paul Talbot