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newmoon2night
24-Jun-2009, 05:10
...and if so where from please?
I'm in the UK, so presumably need to order from US or from Chamix directly?
eddie
24-Jun-2009, 05:42
contact hugo zhang here on the forum. best and only guy to deal with....
Jrewt
24-Jun-2009, 07:13
I've been wondering about these viewfinders, and am also interested in ordering one. Does anyone know if it's usability and build quality are worth the 300$??
newmoon2night
24-Jun-2009, 07:36
I've been wondering about these viewfinders, and am also interested in ordering one. Does anyone know if it's usability and build quality are worth the 300$??


Have a look at this thread http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=39735
Darin Boville
24-Jun-2009, 10:25
I hear Hugo is great. I had good luck with Kerry Thalman (www.reallybigcameras.com) when I bought by camera.

--Darin
oris642
24-Jun-2009, 11:44
I think Kerry mentioned that he had one in stock when I met him last week to pick up my Maple 4x5. I also bought my Feisol tripod and Photo Clam head from him.
Jrewt
24-Jun-2009, 14:04
Have a look at this thread http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=39735

Oops, I thought the question was about the reflex viewer! My mistake..
newmoon2night
24-Jun-2009, 22:05
Oops, I thought the question was about the reflex viewer! My mistake..

This is a comment I received from a previous thread that covers the reflex viewfinder:

'I bought a reflex viewer for my Chamonix when I 1st bought the camera 2 years ago. I used it once and never even pack it. Some day I'll sell it but I loose about 2 stops when I use it which is not acceptable to me. I did see a guy with a Toyo using a reflex viewer when I was in the Smokies last year. he said he used it religiously. But it doesn't fit my style. A loupe is small and easy. Now if you plan on NOT using a darkcloth, that's another matter alltogether.'

The thread is here http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=48869&page=2
newmoon2night
24-Jun-2009, 22:07
I think Kerry mentioned that he had one in stock when I met him last week to pick up my Maple 4x5. I also bought my Feisol tripod and Photo Clam head from him.

Thanks Oris. I bought the Chamonix from Kerry so will get in touch with him.