Hello Peter, I believe you may get better response if you can provide more detail about how you will use the camera. What type of photography? Do you want full swings and tilts? Are you going to hike with it? More information the better for us out here to give suggestions. In 6x7 format I use a Koni-Omega 100, a Bronica GS1, a Pentacon Six, and a Galvin mono rail for different situations and reasons. I use a Linhof Technika and a Super Speed Graphic for 4x5 and both with 6x9 backs.
Horseman 6x7 backs also seems to be pretty available.
Im tempted to opt for the VH instead of the VH-R... I assume the rangefinder doesnt really work when using movements?
Although don't have a Horseman I do have a Busch 21/4 X 3 1/4 and a Speed 2 1/4 by 3 1/4. The Busch has a rangefinder the Speed does not. The Busch is good while hiking as I can use it handheld while the Speed I need a tripod. Same with my 4X5 Speed and Crown Graphic, the Crown still has the rangefinder while I damaged the rangefinder on the Speed when I dropped it off a roof. I can shoot the Crown handheld or on monopod. Having the rangefinder provides additional options.
Off topic: But curious if you’ve found a solution to using roll with with the pressman. I have one, as well as a small number of 2x3 sheet film holders. But would love to put a roll film holder on the back. I keep waffling on making my own hacked version of a graflock back to fit to it.
When looking for Horseman roll film backs, you have to carefully distinguish between those intended for their MF only cameras, versus those mounted onto a larger overall plate for sake of 4X5 Graflok fittings.
Whats the recommended lens selection for the Horseman VH like?
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