Questions about Current Chamonix 8x10

[Andre Noble]

Are Fidelity 8x10 Holders Compatible With the Chamonix 8x10?

Is the current 8x10 Chamonix Bellows "Infrared Safe"?

The wood choices are Canadian maple and teak. Which is considered better by most?

Thanks.

[John Kasaian]

I'd pm Hugo Zhang

[vinny]

yes to the holders, they're all compatible.
I've heard the bellows are suitable for IR work but the source is usually full of you know what.
Where are you getting 8x10 IR film? Or do you have a freezer stash I don't know about?
Maple looks mighty nice. Teak is just okay in my opinion.

[Andre Noble]

Hey Vinny, thanks for the info.

I passed up some massive EFKE 8x10 IR820 on Ebay almost three years ago but got a nice slice of the guy's 4x5. He was out of Florida or Connecticut somewhere back east.

But Adox just acquired a sophisticated film coater and hinted they are open to looking at producing IR film in future.

[Alan Gales]

Maple will match a Ries tripod better!

[lecarp]

Maple will match a Ries tripod better!

Ries has other wood options, I would go Teak on the camera.