Chamonix 4x5 movements don't stay in place

[nimo956]

I tried to create a video to demonstrate what I was talking about but, everything seems to be fine now lol. I think the only problem I was experiencing was trying to open the back of the camera to insert the dark slide when using back tilt. Other posters have mentioned that the spring tension can cause the back to move, so I'll just need to be more careful in the future not to disrupt all of the focusing adjustments I've made.

[AlexGard]

I understand what OP means. Most of my time using a f1 model was spent in paranoia that I'd knocked the rear standard out of focus while inserting a film holder or taking off the dark cloth. I definitely noticed a lack in rigidity for the locking screws when compared with say a view camera or even the 45AII.
No matter how careful I was there were times where I'd have to recompose 3 times or so because the rear standard gets pulled out of place (so) easily. I think perhaps just using a dark cloth that drapes over the camera as opposed to wrapping around, and just being as careful as you can with inserting film holders.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I had a slippery 4x5 and eventually glued thin strips of grit #240 emery to the standards. It worked perfectly.

[Anipie]

Hello,
slightly off topic, but having difficulties finding other Chamonix owners on here. Is there a dedicated group?.. I'm a NEWBIE play nice please
thanks!

[Corran]

There's a ton of Chamonix users here - I'm one of them .

If you have any questions just ask in the Camera & Camera Accessories subforum.

I'm right down the road from you in Valdosta! Savannah is one of my favorite places in GA. Haven't been in a couple of years though. Need to go soon!

[StoneNYC]

I'm also a Chamonix user (8x10). Feel free to ask anytime.

[Dwarak Calayampundi]

Hi I have a 45F1 never had issues wit this always locks down nicely.....

[Anipie]

Hey cool! I know someone in Charelston that has one also this will be my first LG camera, and my first film in several years. Big learning curve ahead, but I am excited!... I shoot a lot of music and live performance photos.. This will be allll just for me. I will check out your blog and will stay in touch. Thanks for piping up too!

[Anipie]

Thank you!

[dodphotography]

I can say that critical focus is an issue when I use my BTZS focus cloth... just trying to remove the tight seal becomes an issues, the rear standard can pull. It's a little annoying but I learned to work around it.