Hi,
New to this forum, so hello all.
I'm hoping someone can tell me the actual max bellows extension you get with this camera, and if their bellows extension is compatible with this model? I searched but didn't find this discussed.
Cheers!
Brian
Hi,
New to this forum, so hello all.
I'm hoping someone can tell me the actual max bellows extension you get with this camera, and if their bellows extension is compatible with this model? I searched but didn't find this discussed.
Cheers!
Brian
Welcome!
The specification is 350mm:
http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/cameras/45h1
Forum member Hugo Zhang represents Chamonix here in the US - I'm sure he can answer any other questions about the camera.
Hi Oren, and thanks. Yes, I read their website but had read somewhere that the bellows draw was a bit longer, so was confused (not unusual for me). And since it isn't a folding camera was unsure if the extension would be an option. I don't use any really long lenses currently, but do a fair bit of macro work, and may have need of something like a 400mm in the future. Was hoping someone could put a tape measure on one and let me know if it extended more than about 14", and if not, if the extension was an option. I like the reviews and the look of the camera and the weight, but am not sure that a Deardorf 4x5 special wouldn't be more versatile here in the Greater Yellowstone region.
Thanks again for the reply!
Brian
I had the same question and their official reply was that the extension board isn't for the H-1. But if you just need that 50mm extra length, I guess you'll do well with any of the extension linhof lens board. They are still being made by Chinese manufacturers. I have one myself on my Nikkor-T 500mm and it works admirably.
The extension is nothing more than a carbon fiber plate with a hole in end. It attaches to the last hole in your camera's focus bed. If I had to guess the extension would also fit the H cameras as I can't see them making different widths for 4x5 cameras. Hugo will know for sure. As for the H series, I'll point out the N and F series are much more compact. I hike with mine all the time and it's easy to carry folded flat.
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