I'm building and modifying cameras, and I am intrigued with some aspects of the Phillips/Chamonix camera design.
Here's my question: how far forward does the rear of the camera slide? I haven't seen any photos of this, so if someone can post a photo--preferably of an 8x10 or larger, I would appreciate seeing it. Alternatively, if you know of a photo on the web, just point me to it. I've been to the Chamonix website and looked at some youtube videos, but haven't seen what I'm looking for.
I know from the specs that the 8x10 can accommodate as short a lens as 110mm, and it looks to me as if this is done with a combination of sliding the rear forward and setting the front standard back, but with some part of the base of the camera still sticking out in front of the front standard/lens.
I can only guess that the part of the base forward of the front standard is short enough that it does not enter the vignette the lens. It would be helpful to see a photo.
Thanks,
Michael
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