Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

[mervynyan]

Can anyone compare Chamonix 45N and A/S F-Metric 45 from technical side? I am keen to get the former if it is equally durable?
Cheers,

[Raidahl]

I was very close to buy Chaminox 45 from ebay, but then there were cheaper Tachihara, now I´m in love with that

[Jfnphotography]

I have only used 1 sheet of film with mine so far. But it was A lot easier to use then my Linhof III with my 90mm lens. Going out this afternoon to give it a real test.

[Ron Bose]

I bought mine for my girlfriend (now wife) and she hasn't really used it.

It is a fantastic camera in that it is small, light, surprisingly rigid, and quite lovely to look at.

I sold my Gandolfi Variant II as the 45N made it redundant.

My 4x5 favorite remains my Linhof TK45S and although I have a Canham 4x5/5x7 I'm still not sure I like it ...

[Richard K.]

There was so much excitement and hype about the Chamonix cameras that I am now wondering if the owners are still in love with their cameras?

Let us know.

I have recently received my third Chamonix, a dedicated 7x11. As with all adventures of the heart, perhaps the initial passion has waned a bit but has instead been replaced with a deep and abiding friendship based on mutual respect, appreciation of life's foibles and the unyielding commitment to continuing photographic expression, as well as the sense of communion with photographers and cameras past. My Chamonii do this sterlingly and I continue to have a special fondness for them with absolutely no regrets. In form and function they excel.

[R Mann]

I bought one - used it for a little while and then sold it - it was OK, but I think it is a little over hyped. I don't think the build quality was much different than any other wood field cameras I have used (Wisner, Shen Hao & Canham). I didn't like the the the focus wheel placement or the back swing & I really missed using back focus. For a new camera it is cheap, but for the money I think there are other (better) choices in the used market. Just my opinion for what it is worth -

[lilmsmaggie]

I feel left out. I want to be in love with a Chamonix 4X5 too!

I wonder if Hugo is taking orders for the new model thats due to comes out next year.

And for the person that was looking for the website, try here:

http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com

[D. Bryant]

I feel left out. I want to be in love with a Chamonix 4X5 too!

Order one!

[lilmsmaggie]

Order one!

Just sent Hugo an email to get an update on availability.

[Jim Galli]

There was so much excitement and hype about the Chamonix cameras that I am now wondering if the owners are still in love with their cameras?

Let us know.

2 Chamonix owner. Yep. But I don't use either of them nearly enough. The 5X14 is still for sale if anyone wants something unique. No waiting The 4X5 I wouldn't sell because it's my only 4X5 except for the Speedy. 2 different tools for 2 different jobs.