I am a LF newbie and recently received my Chamonix only to find that a lens board I ordered from china on ebay would not fit. I got one from Badger Graphics that fits fine.
I am a LF newbie and recently received my Chamonix only to find that a lens board I ordered from china on ebay would not fit. I got one from Badger Graphics that fits fine.
No, but I will say that the boards from Badger fit fine. As well as those from MPEX.Originally Posted by jbannow
Unfortunately (and ironically), the inexpensive Chinese-made Technika style lensboards available on eBay are too think to fit the Chamonix cameras. Like genuine Linhof (and Wista) boards, they also have the off-center mounting hole - which is perfect for Linhof cameras, but does not properly center the lens on the Chamonix when the front standard is in the neutral position. The price is certainly attractive, but not really a bargain if they don't fit your camera.
I can confirm that the boards sold by Badger and MPEX both properly fit the Chamonix cameras. Really Big Cameras also sells boards that are guaranteed to fit the Chamonix cameras.
Kerry Thalmann
Really Big Cameras
Kerry, can you post or send me a link to the lens boards on your site, I couldn't find them.
Vinny,
I'll send you a PM.
Kerry Thalmann
Really Big Cameras
I've had the same problem with a "no name" Technika-type recessed board on Chamonix. Also one of my other lensboards, Toyo that measures about 2mm, doesn't lock quite well. I was thinking of ordering center-drilled Shen-Hao lensboards but the interesting thing is that while they are reportedly fitting, the seller says they measure 2mm along the edge. I'm a bit hesitant, how may of you are using the Shen-Hao lensboards?
i have about 5 of the cheap chinese boards (copal00 up to copal1) off ebay (jinfinance) and have had no problem with any of them. they are a bit tight in my linhof to sinar adapter but fit. cheers. john.
Also had problem with "no name" recessed Technika-style board on an Ebony; I dropped a Schneider SS XL 80mm in a river because of it. Fortunately it was insured. The board is now in a landfill.
Cheers, Steve
Hi, you can use jinfinance boards but you have to modify them. I used a circular saw and milled it on the top. Photo attached.
I used Linhof lens boards on mine, never had a problem.
Brian Ellis
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