Chamonix question

[Frank_E]

I have a Chamonix 45N1 camera with a Universal bellows
can anyone tell me what the widest lens is that I can use on this camera with these bellows. My question is precipated by the fact that I am following several auctions on the big site right now and wondering whether the camera can take those particular lenses without a recessed board. Thanks for your help

[Scotty230358]

According two the company's web site www.chamonixviewcamera.com the minimum bellows extension is 45mm. However, I suspect that you would have very little room for movements as the bellows would be beginning to bind at at point.

[Jiri Vasina]

I don't know about Chamonix 45, but my Chamonix 5x8 with reversible back is stated (on the Chamonix website) to have a minimum bellows extension of 110mm. That's not so... I can focus my widest lens, the 120mm Aristostigmat to infinity, but only using indirect movements.

And the bellows compression is so great that it in facts won't allow any movements - more about that on my website.

Jiri

[Frank_E]

thanks for the feedback
I did in fact look at the specs on line
but missed seeing it (obviously I was not careful enough)

was successful on my bid on the 65mm lens
so am a happy camper from several perspectives

[JON BUTLER]

I'm using a 47mm XL on the 1&2n cameras on problem, flat board on the 1n and a 15mm recessed one on the 2n.
The universal bellows allow a little front rise and or tilt, remember the 47mm XL has not got a large image circle so this is enough.
JON.

[vinny]

The problem with movements and the universal bellows is the fabric getting in the way of the rear element. That's with my 90mm nikkor sw. I use shen hao bag bellows as well. Perfect fit.

[Frank_E]

the lens I got was the Super Angulon 65mm f8
which has a somewhat restrictive image circle for 4x5
so don't have the ability for much movements anyways
but I wanted a wide lens
and the price was right ($187)

Ken Rockwell speaks well of the lens (and I know that doesn't hold much weight with many….)

http://www.kenrockwell.com/schneider/65.htm

[eddie]

i used a 65mm f8 on my 45n1 with regular bellows no problem...well it was snug when trying movements.

i focus at about 7 to 12 feet and stop it way down. this will give you a bit more "movement" and image circle

[rayyen]

thanks for the information, it's really helpful : )

[Dave Grenet]

Hi Frank, I use that very lens on my 45N2 on a flat board with no problems (and yes, not much movement is possible). Bear in mind that some of these lenses come in a 00 shutter and you'll need an appropriate lens board is yours is one of them!