Which Chamonix 4x5?

[Alan Klein]

My Chamonix 45H-1 should arrive today or tomorrow. Is there a recommended plate support for putting on a tripod?

[Greg]

My Chamonix 45H-1 should arrive today or tomorrow. Is there a recommended plate support for putting on a tripod?

Highly recommend the Kessler Kwik Release
https://www.kesslercrane.com/kwik-release
Biggest plus is that it has a fail safe double locking mechanism, plus it easily replaced the OEM plate on my KIRK ball head.
Personally use it with their Utility plate for my Chamonix 11x14. Sure it is an overkill for 4x5, but one has to experience their camera accidentally slipping off a quick release with a single locking mechanism and falling into a stream and the ensuing repair bill. Rollei SL-66 with their OEM single locking mechanism back around 1980... I'm sure Bob doesn't remember me.

[Tin Can]

I second the Kessler Crane QR and use it on any camera/tripod

I use the largest plate, even with my DSLR KWIK STAND XL as i like how it stands...

https://www.kesslercrane.com/kwik-release

[Alan Klein]

Does the Kessler take any Arca type plate?

[Tin Can]

There is no standard for Arca-Swiss emulations

The best advice is use any QR with the same manufacture plates for that QR

I have bought cheap eBay camera side plates that don't fit anything I have, making a head prop out of one right now...


https://www.arca-shop.de/en/camera-plates/

https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/intro-to-rrs-qr-system

I recently read a complete explanation with all variations somewhere... can't find it now

That's why I recommend Kessler Crane ONLY, made in USA designed for heavy loads of video cameras with sliders

Not overkill for LF

Does the Kessler take any Arca type plate?

[roscoetuff-Skip Mersereau]

Similar interest in these cameras, but more concerned with wide angle capability. My widest lens is 75mm Rodenstock Grandagon-N. I've used it with recessed boards on an Arca Swiss Model B. Curious about the Chamonix since it'd mean a whole set of new lens boards (yipes!).

[younghoon Kil]

I use Schneider Super-Angulon XL 5.6/58mm lens for 45H-1 and 45N-2.
This lens has been installed on the flat lensboard.

[younghoon Kil]

I installed a long RRS plate. (Multi-Purpose Rail 152mm)
It is also stable when using a tele lens.

[CatSplat]

Similar interest in these cameras, but more concerned with wide angle capability. My widest lens is 75mm Rodenstock Grandagon-N. I've used it with recessed boards on an Arca Swiss Model B. Curious about the Chamonix since it'd mean a whole set of new lens boards (yipes!).

No need for a recessed board on a Chamonix 45 for a 75mm. IIRC, the published minimum bellows draw is 52mm.

[giganova]

Chamonix is on top of my shortlist, but it seems I would have to wait for a new batch of cameras, no distributor in the US who has any ready to ship, and limited flights from China to the US at the moment, it would take months to get one. I guess I'll have two buy something else.