Chamonix 4x5 images moved

[Jack Flesher]

Jack, thank yu for nice photos and explanations. I am now fine off with my Tachi, but still, I would like to ask how do you find the single control on the front tilt/rise movements? I would guess it may not be very convenient ...

Hi Matus:

I actually mentioned that in my review.... The way the front is configured, you can lock the tilt at zero and add rise or fall as needed. Once height is adjusted, there's enough friction to hold it while you add tilt. In short, it's worked fine for me

Cheers,

[Arne Norris]

I noticed a post about the Chamonix that mentioned that the ground glass might be acrylic. Were they talking about the add-on fresnel or the gg?

[Songyun]

Jack, do you know if a Horseman 6x12 back will mount to the camera? It looks like it will, but just double checking.

Thanks,

Yes.

[Songyun]

I got the first Chamonix 045 in North America. Although Alex's serial number is ahead of mine. I am thinking about writing a short review, but it is final exam week here, busy with all the exams. Maybe Jack can write some review first.

[Arne Norris]

I'm not clear. Is the gg acrylic? Thanks.

[Songyun]

I'm not clear. Is the gg acrylic? Thanks.

No. It is just normal GG.

[buze]

Well, hopefully I shall receive /3/ 045N before xmas. I originaly ordered one, and a couple of friends decided to piggyback !

Thanks again for your data, Jack (hello Mr Gibson )!

[Arne Norris]

Can any users of the Chamonix 45N-1 (the only 4x5 Chamonix makes I presume) answer a couple of questions?

Does the ground glass frame/back come off to allow use of the Graflock with a Polaroid 545i, etc.?

Any compatibility issues using Readyload or Quickload backs or the 545?

I see that the camera uses Technika style lensboards. Is it set up to use the lowered hole in the board or a centered hole? My understanding is that the Linhof brand boards and the boards made by most other manufactures have the lowered hole as this is what centers the lens on a Technika. But I've seen some aftermarket boards that are centered.

Also anyone have feedback about whether the maple or walnut woods make any difference beyond aethetics? I'm thinking about durability, stability, etc.

Thanks!

[D. Bryant]

This looks like a real sweet camera, my only wish is for a longer bellows extension. With the 305 mm limit I can't use my 16.5 inch R.D. Artar at infinity.

Don Bryant

[Jack Flesher]

This looks like a real sweet camera, my only wish is for a longer bellows extension. With the 305 mm limit I can't use my 16.5 inch R.D. Artar at infinity.

Don Bryant

Hi Don:

You misunderstood --- that was my 305 at full extension which focuses to about 5 feet! The camera has about 450mm of bellows.