Maxwell Optics?

**lbenac** · 5-Feb-2013, 15:21

Originally Posted by Jim Cole

I priced out a hi-lux for a Chamonix 45-n2 and it was around $400.

Don't break it!!!!

**Cletus** · 5-Feb-2013, 17:09

I've never been able to bring myself to pull the trigger on a Maxwell screen - pricey, but supposed to be the best of the best. I have used the "Yankee" fresnel, available on Fleebay for around $60 and which made a night/day difference on my Shen Hao 4x5. Even with a 75mm, I could almost focus without the dark cloth out of direct sun. The 250 could be focused in anything less than full noonday sun.

Point is, pay $60 and get, maybe 80% of what you might get out of the $400 Maxwell Hi-Lux. I sure would like to have a Hi-Lux for my 8x10 though! :0

**lbenac** · 5-Feb-2013, 20:40

Originally Posted by Cletus

I've never been able to bring myself to pull the trigger on a Maxwell screen - pricey, but supposed to be the best of the best. I have used the "Yankee" fresnel, available on Fleebay for around $60 and which made a night/day difference on my Shen Hao 4x5. Even with a 75mm, I could almost focus without the dark cloth out of direct sun. The 250 could be focused in anything less than full noonday sun.

Point is, pay $60 and get, maybe 80% of what you might get out of the $400 Maxwell Hi-Lux. I sure would like to have a Hi-Lux for my 8x10 though! :0

Well I did order an Ebony screen from Robert White UK (cheaper to get than from the US) so we will see how it goes.

**Chris Chow** · 15-Aug-2018, 08:54

Originally Posted by Jim Cole

I priced out a hi-lux for a Chamonix 45-n2 and it was around $400.

Resurrecting an old thread here. Also a Chamonix 045-N2 user. When you purchased the Maxwell screen, were there any issues with the fitting or did you had to get it custom fitted?

Using a 90mm f8 lens for night photography is pretty much impossible with the light fall off on the edges, so I'm seriously debating of budgeting for a Maxwell screen.

Best regards.

**snommisbor** · 21-Aug-2018, 19:53

When you talk to him he will ask you what camera you have. I got a screen for my Ebony several months ago. Email is a good way to contact him..

**consummate_fritterer** · 22-Aug-2018, 07:23

Is Maxwell's contact information the same as in post #4?

**Chris Chow** · 19-Nov-2018, 21:49

I recently and decided on pulling the trigger on the Maxwell screen for my Chamonix 045-N2.

Had a lengthy and friendly conversation, and a very knowledgeable person who has produced screens for various camera manufacturers. Bill mentioned that he's considering of transitioning out of his business in producing 4x5 screens to take on a consulting role.

My screen lead time will take about 4+ weeks.

His contact information if you are seriously considering to purchase:

Bill Maxwell
maxwellprecisionoptics@yahoo.com
Maxwell Precision Optics
1+404-317-6825 (mobile - call or text)

I emailed him first and he was responsive. I then left a voicemail on his phone and he returned my call.