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    Question Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Any suggestions for a stand for a 24x24 ULF Chamonix camera? I’ve looked at miter saw tables, scissor lifts, standing desks and hydrolic lifts, but I wanted to see if you guys had any other suggestions? Needs to be rock solid, go up and down and ideally have wheels (or I could add wheels). Thanks!

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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Studio or field?

    Show us the donuts!


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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Mount it to a gun swivel on a 1950s Jeep.


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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Hahaha.

    Randy, it’s a 24x24 Chamonix field camera, but I’ll primarily be using it in the studio. I’ll be shooting wet plate with it.

    I don’t have it yet, but it should be here (along with a 30” Dallmeyer and lots of chemicals) in about a week.

    Now I just need to find a stand. ��

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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Just order an Erector Set from 8020.

    You know, copy the 20x24 Enlarger in St Petersburg.
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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    You should get in touch with Lindsey Ross in Santa Barbara, CA. She shoots wet plate on a 24x32” Chamonix and a 20x24” Mammoth Camera in the field and in the studio. Look her up. Her contact information is on her website and her Instagram. I’ve been to her studio. She’s a fantastic photographer as well as a warm and friendly person.

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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    Thanks for thinking of that Cameron. I follow her on Instagram. She’s great.

    I reached out to her over a week ago and no reply unfortutnely. From what I can see in her photos she uses a Dewalt miter saw table. This would be a great portable outside solution, but unfortunately doesn’t go high enough for portraits in studio.

    I’ve come across a few other lift tables as well, but nothing is quite right.

    I’m hoping a stumble across a very large century/centennial camera stand.

    The search continues... 🙂

    Quote Originally Posted by Cameron Cornell View Post
    You should get in touch with Lindsey Ross in Santa Barbara, CA. She shoots wet plate on a 24x32” Chamonix and a 20x24” Mammoth Camera in the field and in the studio. Look her up. Her contact information is on her website and her Instagram. I’ve been to her studio. She’s a fantastic photographer and human being.

    Cameron Cornell
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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    For my ULF wetplate work—20 x 24 Ebony—I use the heaviest biggest Ries/biggest Ries head. It works fine but is not the best solution. The camera weighs 55 lbs in and of itself. I use a Dallmeyer 8D (37 inch lens 17 lbs) that I put a second tripod under. In retrospect I would have purchased a commercial grade video camera tripod that can handle 250 lbs—more expensive but sturdier. Right now I am living with a workable solution albeit not the best. In the studio I am in the process of modifying an ironcast based studio stand that I was gifted. 100 lb base with a pedal to lift the roll around on castors. The rise and fall is geared. I’m in no hurry on the project so it’s a unknown future based result! I never liked the table options as I found them difficult to work around. Good luck and congrats on a beautiful camera and process to work with in large sizes. 20 x 24 plates are stunning when hit in the sweet spot. Look forward to seeing your work

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    Re: Stand for a 24x24 Chamonix

    I'm surprised Randy Moe does not have one of these transmission jacks. Holds >1000Lb and can be had for about $250. If not taking pictures, you can change your transmission too...

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