Camera · Large format
Intrepid 8x10 (MK4)
Current (MK4, fourth generation)
In production8x10 sheet filmIntermediateAdvanced
Budget 8x10 photography
- Format
- 8x10 sheet film
- Mount
- INTREPID 8X10 BOARDS (140MM; MOST SINAR BOARDS FIT)
- Metering
- None
- Shutter
- Depends on lens
- Battery
- None
- Weight
- 2800g
Mechanical
Max speed
Best for
- Budget 8x10 photography
- Hiking with 8x10
- Learning 8x10 format
- Weight-conscious photographers
Features
- Lightweight 8x10 (2.8kg)
- Front rise/fall, tilt, shift and swing
- Rear tilt
- Bail back system (MK4)
- Takes Intrepid 8x10 lens boards (140mm, compatible with most Sinar boards)
Limitations
- Wood and 3D-printed parts feel less refined than traditional construction
- Made to order, so allow for lead time (about 2 weeks)
Common issues to check
- 3D printed parts may need replacement
Buying guide
Intrepid cameras are modern, affordable large format cameras hand-assembled in Brighton, UK; the company began with a Kickstarter-funded 5x4 camera. The 8x10, now in its fourth generation (MK4), weighs 2.8kg and uses birch plywood, anodised aluminium and 3D-printed PETG parts. The maker lists 8x10 lenses from 180mm to 480mm.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £620 - £620
Maker lists GBP 620 new (made to order, ships in about 2 weeks), checked 2026-10-14.
Prices as of 2026-10. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 8x10 sheet film |
| Years produced | Current (MK4, fourth generation) |
| Mount | INTREPID 8X10 BOARDS (140MM; MOST SINAR BOARDS FIT) |
| Shutter type | Lens Mounted |
| Shutter speeds | Depends on lens |
| Flash sync | X-sync on lens |
| Metering | None |
| Battery required | No |
| Weight | 2800g |
| Dimensions | N/A |