Chamonix 45N-2

[shibby4x5]

Hey guys, this is my first post here!

I'm currently a college student studying photography in NY. I took my first 4x5 class and absolutely fell in love with the format, the camera, and the whole process. The camera I used was a cambo that the school provided, but now I'm left with nothing to use for the summer since classes are over.

A friend of mine just bought a Chamonix 45N-2 off someone online and showed it to me and now I'm considering buying one. My only problem is that I cant figure out where exactly to order it from..

Just as a secondary question: Does anyone have any other ideas for good 4x5 field cameras?

Thanks a bunch!!

-Shib

[Eric James]

The next batch will be ready in July. Here's the link to their English website. See the "Contact Us" link for Hugo's email address; he makes it very simply - the hardest part will be the wait.

http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/

[dsim]

You can order from Hugo Zhang. His email: hugoz_2000@yahoo.com

[shibby4x5]

Batch? So is Chamonix like a small private company or something? I've never heard of them until maybe a week or two ago

[Water Ouzel]

Batch? So is Chamonix like a small private company or something? I've never heard of them until maybe a week or two ago

Get in line.

You're behind me.

[Daniel_Buck]

Batch? So is Chamonix like a small private company or something? I've never heard of them until maybe a week or two ago

I don't know the size of the company, but they are relativly new I believe, within the past few years as far as I know. yes, they seem to send them out in batches, I guess that's just the way they have decided to make them.

If you like the design of the Chamonix, but need something quicker, you could probably look at a ShenHao, they have a model that is very similarly designed to the Chamonix & Phillips:

http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/c..._detail&p=2766

[stevebrot]

Batch? So is Chamonix like a small private company or something?

That is the claim. I think the officially stated number of workers is eight. The cameras are made in limited production runs which generally sell out. The last run shipped the first week in April and the next is due in July. To order, you contact Hugo Zhang, tell him what you want and arrange payment. He sends you the tracking information when the camera ships and the camera comes directly to you several days later.

Steve

[stevebrot]

...Just as a secondary question: Does anyone have any other ideas for good 4x5 field cameras?...

Assuming that you don't have a lot of money to spend...

• Shen Hao (various models)...LINK
• Tachihara (standby classic, very pretty)...LINK
• Used versions of various wood or metal cameras. If you don't mind the extra weight and bulk, used Sinar F kits complete with lens go for less than a new Tachihara body.

Steve

[shibby4x5]

Thank you so much to all of you! You're all being so helpful!

Would you say, between a Shen Hao and a Chamonix, one is better than the other?
(as far as quality or anything along those lines)

[williamtheis]

not to talk you out of Shen Hao or Chamonix, but this question comes up a lot... there are lots of other choices

take a look at
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/listcameras.html



also at the site
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/roundup4x5.html