We are looking for a copy stand. Why is the one linked in this thread soooooo expensive? $4,100!!

GoCoins

Link to $4100 copy stand.

TorinoCobra71

What Link?



edit: there it is!

TorinoCobra71

I wouldnt give 4100 for no copy stand, I hade a hard enough time coughing up $100 for thew one I got!

adamlaneus

Ridiculous.

Two things serve to push the price into the stratosphere:

The word "Linhof". Search that website for that name and you'll see other Very Expensive bits.

It's a special order item. Those are hardly ever at a good price.



It does not look like it is a substantial design, either. I've seen better.

messydesk

It says "Linhof" on it.

That model has a 6 foot column, too.

seemyauction

I agree with messydesk, your buying the name....................

morgandollar1878

Maybe part of it is the motorized height adjustment. Of course you have the option of raising/lowering the camera manually too.

GoCoins

Thank you for the advice. Where's the best place to get a copy stand suitable for coin photography?

Bithrate

Here's one for under a $100. The lights are extra, though...

B&H has a bunch of different models and a wide range of prices.

OchoReales

<< <i>Here's one for under a $100. The lights are extra, though...

B&H has a bunch of different models and a wide range of prices. >>



Just bought one yesterday from B&H for $29.95. My photog guru said that this one is all I'll ever need. It's two listings under this one mentioned above.

robec

Here is one for $60, although you have to furnish lights. Works great with 100mm macro.

Link

DieClash

I bought a Kaiser Repro Kid from B&Hfor less than $300. It has a small footprint 12" X 15" and comes with a light set (no bulbs). I like it.

Placid

Besides being sturdy just make sure the post where the camera height is adjusted is long enough for your needs.

coinpictures

<< <i>Maybe part of it is the motorized height adjustment. Of course you have the option of raising/lowering the camera manually too. >>



Actually, if you read the description, it's only the Linhof III that has the motorized adjustment, not the Linhof II shown on that page.

That price is crazy stupid.

The one I have, shown in the picture below, has a 2ft by 2ft base and a 4ft column. It cost me all of $50 a few years ago from a local photographer who was clearing out his old equipment in storage. Built somewhere in the 1950s-1970s. Heavy as hell (which is a good thing).

$4,000 my furry butt...