Richard K.
27-Jan-2009, 20:10
I finally received the 14X17 Chamonix I ordered earlier last year. The wait was worth it! The camera is exquisitely constructed and has a few thoughtful and custom (for me) features incorporated, such as: lifting strap, reversible back, enough bellows for my 35" RDA, removable bellows, ground GLASS (not acrylic), tabs that slide into front vertical rails to allow just rise and fall without tilt (useful for those heavy lenses!), flip in tabs to limit back tilt to 90 DEG or click them out for smooth rear tilt control - i.e. there is no detent in the rear strut - this is a great idea, 2 levels on top and on bottom of rear standard ....
All in all a simply terrific camera, smooth functioning, rigid, easy to use, just under 20 lbs, and soft-sided case included for camera and each of 2 (superb) holders.
Many thanks to Hugo and Hass!!
Below are 3 quick and crappy digi-snaps....now I just gotta wait for the temperature to break 0 DEG :eek:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17A.jpg
Back Horizontal
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17C.jpg
Back Vertical
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17B.jpg
All in all a simply terrific camera, smooth functioning, rigid, easy to use, just under 20 lbs, and soft-sided case included for camera and each of 2 (superb) holders.
Many thanks to Hugo and Hass!!
Below are 3 quick and crappy digi-snaps....now I just gotta wait for the temperature to break 0 DEG :eek:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17A.jpg
Back Horizontal
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17C.jpg
Back Vertical
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/RichardK47/14x17B.jpg