4x10 how does it work and what do I need

[PatrickMarq]

After seeing all those beautifull images of the 4x10 size I’m getting more and more interested to use this.

I have a Chamonix 045F-2, on the website of Chamonix viewcameras I did not see a 4x10 back.
Also I believe I have to cut my own film for this 8x10 -> 4x10

I have 3 lenses: 90mm, 150mm and 300mm are the still good ?
What kind of filmholders do I need ?
For development, as I don’t have a darkroom I need to buy a 8x10 Stearman or something else.

As I’m hopefully going to the French Pyrenees this August, this will be a good place to use this size.

Patrick

[Tin Can]

Not to dissuade you in any way

I wanted a 4X10 negative too

I decided 6X17 roll film and gear was so affordable

and I can optically enlarge

I took the other path

[PatrickMarq]

Not to dissuade you in any way
I decided 6X17 roll film and gear was so affordable
and I can optically enlarge
I took the other path

Yes, this is an option that I have exploited also, but the whole digital part is getting me frustrated.
Before falling into the scanner discussing trap, I’m not satisfied with the digital Epson stuff. And finding a good drum scan close to home and not to expensive is just impossible here.

[Delfi_r]

The Chamonix cameras are not modular. There is a 4x10 model and you can use a 8x10 camera and expose half sheets. For a 4x10 camera you need 4x10 holders and you can cut fill or buy it in 4x10 size

(Ilford offers this size on their annual special purchase program)

[Tin Can]

Incorrect

https://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/cameras/45h1

The Chamonix cameras are not modular. There is a 4x10 model and you can use a 8x10 camera and expose half sheets. For a 4x10 camera you need 4x10 holders and you can cut fill or buy it in 4x10 size

(Ilford offers this size on their annual special purchase program)

[Alan Klein]

Incorrect

https://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/cameras/45h1

I have the 45H-1 but it will be a long time, maybe never, before I switch up to a 4x10" back standard. Enough is enough.

[Richard Wasserman]

Patrick, I use a Chamonix 410N3 with Chamonix film holders and like it a lot. It's actually played a large role in keeping my sanity, such as it is, through Covid. The lenses you currently have will not cover the 4x10 format with the possible exception of the 300mm. Which one do you own? I use a 110mm Super Symmar, which absolutely needed a center filter on 4x10, a 210 Apo Sironar-S, and a 300mm Docter Optics Apo Germinar.

I am not really familiar with the Stearman you mentioned, but I did take a quick look at it. If it will hold 4x10 sheets without them slipping out it should work fine. I use a JOBO 3005 Expert drum which is great.

[PatrickMarq]

Patrick, I use a Chamonix 410N3 with Chamonix film holders and like it a lot. It's actually played a large role in keeping my sanity, such as it is, through Covid. The lenses you currently have will not cover the 4x10 format with the possible exception of the 300mm. Which one do you own? I use a 110mm Super Symmar, which absolutely needed a center filter on 4x10, a 210 Apo Sironar-S, and a 300mm Docter Optics Apo Germinar.

Richard, For me also and still going out with a large format camera helps in these days.
I’m are working from home now more then one year, and my hobby space is turned into a work office what is not good, so if the weather allows it I’m out every weekend for a few hours.

My lenses:
Nikkor M 300mm
Rodenstock Sinnar-N 150mm
Sneijder Super-Angulon 90mm

[Christopher Barrett]

So addictive... lately I've been thinking a lot about 4x10 Wet Plate

[Richard Wasserman]

So addictive... lately I've been thinking a lot about 4x10 Wet Plate

Yes please!