Chamonix 45n-1 at full rack

[Michael Ackerman]

Hello guys and gals,

I am really interested in the Chamonix 45n-1. I have a Wista SP that I like, but it has a few design issues that make it less convenient than I would like.
I have a 300mm lens that, when focused, is really far from the tripod attachment with the Wista, big lever for movement! It looks like the Cham may have a smaller lever arm due to the rear extension. But I have not seen a pic with it extended fully with a lens like the 300 on it. I would also like to see a pic with the extra extension for using even longer lenses installed. Anybody able to help?
I also love my 75mm lens but have a hard time with the wista as it is so close to the rear standard when focused. I wonder if someone with a Cham and a 75 might focus it and take a pic so we can see how close the standards are with this setup?

Thanks,
Michael Ackerman
www.MichaelAckermanPhotography.com

[VishalMathur]

Chamonix 45n-1 with a 300mm.

[Turner Reich]

Royal Arches, Yosemite NP.

[Harley Goldman]

No photos, but I use mine with a Nikkor 300m without the extension bracket and with the Fujinon C 450mm with the bracket with no problems at all. I have no problem using it with a Schneider 80mm either, with the standard bellows. It allows a small amt. of movement.

[mandoman7]

Hello guys and gals,

I am really interested in the Chamonix 45n-1. I have a Wista SP that I like, but it has a few design issues that make it less convenient than I would like.
I have a 300mm lens that, when focused, is really far from the tripod attachment with the Wista, big lever for movement! It looks like the Cham may have a smaller lever arm due to the rear extension. But I have not seen a pic with it extended fully with a lens like the 300 on it. I would also like to see a pic with the extra extension for using even longer lenses installed. Anybody able to help?
I also love my 75mm lens but have a hard time with the wista as it is so close to the rear standard when focused. I wonder if someone with a Cham and a 75 might focus it and take a pic so we can see how close the standards are with this setup?

Thanks,
Michael Ackerman
www.MichaelAckermanPhotography.com

Are you offering payment for people to do these shoots for you? :-)
I'm not going to do the photos, but I do use a 305 & 75 with a Chamonix and it handles both extremes as well as any monorail. The downside, compared to the conventional rack arrangements, is that switching between the extremes means disconnecting the front standard and relocating it, which takes a few more seconds than just racking it out like my old Deardorff. Once reconnected, though, the rigidity in combination with movements is all that you'd want from a camera. Many authoritative figures agree.
I have the universal bellows which allows the 75 to move around well beyond its coverage. Not sure how the conventional bellows handles that lens.
The fact that people are able to resell their Chamonix's for 90% of new price had a significant impact on my decision to purchase, and it didn't disappoint.

[gevalia]

Sorry I have no pic but I often use my Goerz 14" on my Chamonix. Just never a problem. I believe that's 356mm or there abouts.

[Robert Oliver]

me....

and a 75mm Grandagon on my 45n-1

[Robert Oliver]

I found it very difficult to work with a 75mm lens on my 45n-1 with the standard bellows. The universal bellows works great with wide angle.

I have a 300mm lens and don't even come close to the end of the bellows. I'm still trying to decide on a longer lens for this camera.

Are you offering payment for people to do these shoots for you? :-)
I'm not going to do the photos, but I do use a 305 & 75 with a Chamonix and it handles both extremes as well as any monorail. The downside, compared to the conventional rack arrangements, is that switching between the extremes means disconnecting the front standard and relocating it, which takes a few more seconds than just racking it out like my old Deardorff. Once reconnected, though, the rigidity in combination with movements is all that you'd want from a camera. Many authoritative figures agree.
I have the universal bellows which allows the 75 to move around well beyond its coverage. Not sure how the conventional bellows handles that lens.
The fact that people are able to resell their Chamonix's for 90% of new price had a significant impact on my decision to purchase, and it didn't disappoint.

[Songyun]

I found it very difficult to work with a 75mm lens on my 45n-1 with the standard bellows. The universal bellows works great with wide angle.

I have a 300mm lens and don't even come close to the end of the bellows. I'm still trying to decide on a longer lens for this camera.

Maybe the new schneider 350mm?

[Archphoto]

@ Robert: you are right: a wooden tripod belongs to a wooden camera !
Looks great.
Getting my Shen Hao in next week: have to start thinking about a new tripod.....
Got a great alu one, so no rush.

Peter