I don't have the Chamonix 8x10, only the 4x5. It is mainly a carbon fibre camera with wood components. It is very strong. I believe the 8x10 is also made this way.
Possibly this is the reason for confusion. I've never owned a Shen ho, but used mainly metal cameras , Linhof Technikardan, then Technika, and both Sinar F and P. the Chamonix is equally rigid in practical terms.
Bob
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