Well, I parted with the Busch 'D'. While it had many things going for it
(simple rotating back, tilt/shift, sturdy) it was just too heavy to
carry around. I don't do a lot of that, but when I do the weight is
a challenge.

This used one has chrome hardware. The brass would have been nicer,
this will do and does look good. Got it from Vogan in Omaha via eBay.

The Tachihara is certainly not the workhorse that the old Busch was.
I'll always have to remember to be careful because it's wood, not metal.
The advantage is a longer bellows and bigger throat for a wider variety
of lenses. Right now I have a Fujinon W 125/5.6 and a Schneider Symmar
150/5.6, neither of which is a problem for either body. But the Busch
would never tolerate much beyond 180mm. A 210mm lens really pushes it.
So my Tachy new body wins in both bellows draw and lens availability.

Lens boards are easy to build for it. A lot easier than for the Busch.
I use hobby plywood. It's stiff and easy to paint. And readily available.

Where does it lose out? I can't close it up with either lens still in place!
That's really my only frustration with it. And while opening/closing
procedure is a pain, it was expected.

Just One Question:
Is there a replacement bottm for it that would give me that extra 1/3" or so
to allow a lens to be in place when collapsed?

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