Chamonix 045N-2 question

[Steve M Hostetter]

Hello,,

I bought a new Chamonix 4x5 045N-2 several months ago and I'm having trouble figuring out what the two " new" rear knobs on the bed function as..?

[vinny]

Swing, I believe.

[theKalemkid]

I have heard of people having focus issues with the N-1 Chamonix. Besides the mystery knobs, how is the camera working out for you?

[David Aimone]

Swing, and it also helps with wide angle lenses. When I put my 75mm Nikkor on it, I often have to move the rear standard back. Right now, I can't remember exactly why I can't just move the front forward, but there was a reason!

[Steve M Hostetter]

I've found that the knobs don't do anything unless you loosen the front knobs on the bed first then your back will swing ..

Doubt I will use this feature though since it is a nightmare to get the camera zero'ed back to neutral position.!

[tautatis]

Steve,

Take your time and use the camera regularly. You will find Chamonix to be the easiest camera ever. I have a Shen Hao that I have owned for almost 10 years, but have used it perhaps a total of a month. It is an excellent camera, once you understand how to use it. Unfortunately, there is no manual that accompanies the camera.

I have owned my Chamonix 45n-2 for 6 months now and I have shot almost 3 or 4 boxes of 50 sheet films. Personally, this is an indication of how easy and comfortable the camera is. Now, I need to sharpen my photographic skills. As the previous post said, the two nobs are most useful when using short lenses as well as focusing.

Good luck.

[Steve M Hostetter]

Thank you tautatis and everyone,,, yeah, I'm finding it takes time to get it right and I do have little experiance and just need time with the camera..

I've been shooting 11x14 here lately but will be back on 4x5 maybe mid winter so I'll get some more time with the Chammy and make it work for me ...

[stevebrot]

...Doubt I will use this feature though since it is a nightmare to get the camera zero'ed back to neutral position.!

Got to agree with you there! Maybe not a nightmare, but definitely a pain in the rear!


Steve

[David Aimone]

Hmmmm.... I haven't found it to be that difficult to return to neutral position. Interesting...

Got to agree with you there! Maybe not a nightmare, but definitely a pain in the rear!


Steve

[Michael Gordon]

Hmmmm.... I haven't found it to be that difficult to return to neutral position. Interesting...

I haven't found anything difficult about the camera, and certainly not neutralizing rear swing.

For those who previously encountered focus problems with the 045n-1 (I did not), the fresnel has been moved ON TOP of the ground glass; it is no longer underneath.