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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    Quote Originally Posted by davidb View Post
    There was so much excitement and hype about the Chamonix cameras that I am now wondering if the owners are still in love with their cameras?.
    are you?

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    Quote Originally Posted by davidb View Post
    There was so much excitement and hype about the Chamonix cameras that I am now wondering if the owners are still in love with their cameras?

    Let us know.
    Yep. After more than a year of use, I still love it. Works as advertised, no fuss, no surprises - a joy to use.

    And I think there are certainly more than 5 Chamonix owners here.

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    David started this thread in October 2007. I believe he no longer shoots LF. And yes, I still love my Chamonix.

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    Thumbs up Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    This camera is killer.
    Purchasing lenses now...
    Planning on a three lens system to start.
    The first lens purchased was a late issue Fujinon W 150mm f/5.6 on Copal 0.
    Second lens is probably going to be a Fujinon A 240mm f/9.0 or G-Claron 305mm f/9.0.
    Third lens will likely be a crispy wide angle Schneider or Nikon 90mm.

    Before I rip through color positive 4x5 I will probably use a 6x9 or 6x12 roll back.
    Never know... I might like this!

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    5x8" camera. 1.5 year of use. Yes, I am.

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    I like mine a lot. It's my first LF camera so I don't have anything to compare it to. I have 5 lenses that I use from 65mm to 450mm and they all work very well. Complaints? I think the uncalibrated Fresnel is not acceptable (see other threads), but I put in a Maxwell anyway so that has been taken care of. If you want to take wide open shots, just assume you'll be spending extra money on a new screen. I use my camera about two or three times per week, and while I really really like this camera for a lightweight field camera, I'm starting to understand that having geared movements, or at least separate front rise and tilt adjustments, and a back focus can be very useful.

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    Quote Originally Posted by pocketfulladoubles View Post
    I think the uncalibrated Fresnel is not acceptable
    I've just now simply swapped the groundglass and the fresnel. The two are now stuck together with two slightly modified paper clips on diagonal corners. The corners of the fresnel must be clipped away anyway so that you can peep through to check for vignetting.
    But I agree, it is not acceptable. The factory should supply all owners with a modified replacement of the groundglass frame.

    Ulrich

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    still enjoy mine, 4x5 and 8x10
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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    I haven't had mine for a year but I've had a Tachihara, Wista SP, Shen Hao, and Canham DLC...the Chamonix is by far my favorite. All the functionality I need minus the weight since I take it backpacking.. the only minor annoyance is the groundglass cover - takes some time getting used to removing it fast.

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    Re: Chamonix Owners - Still in Love?

    Quote Originally Posted by adonis_abril View Post
    the only minor annoyance is the groundglass cover - takes some time getting used to removing it fast.
    indeed, I've stopped using mine, and am using the leather cover (which I like, but don't like the fact that it's basically glued onto the bottom of the camera, I would have liked something that is removable)
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