Hardly an Ebony killjoy? Just that I'd be annoyed if a new camera I owned had these sorts of issues? Maybe it is true ... you get what you pay for?
Hardly an Ebony killjoy? Just that I'd be annoyed if a new camera I owned had these sorts of issues? Maybe it is true ... you get what you pay for?
I'd be annoyed if I paid top dollar and found some compromises that seemed inconsistent with that expectation. Many times though, we have to do what we can with our resources, and if you know where the faults lie, you can make photos that are just as good as the guy with the fancy stuff.Originally Posted by Paul O
The issue with the levels does raise an eyebrow, but I'd be more concerned if there was looseness with the standards or gearing, and from what I've heard, in those categories its a solid performer. To get a solid yet lightweight 4x5 for that price seems good to me even without the levels or some of the other features.
JY
I have a 45n-1 paid for and in the works to be shipped new to me. So far this is the only negative feedback I have read on this camera. Otherwise its been all rave reviews. As far as price goes, I am sure it will continue to go up with its popularity. My friend has a chamonix and warned me the first time I saw it that "If you touch a Chamonix you will buy a Chamonix" he was right.
or rather, the economy/dollar going down? not sure which
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The levels on the Chamonix are a nice gimmick nothing more. They can not be precise as they would have to be bent a little. If not, the bubble will position randomly when the camera is strictly level. I would suggest Chamonix to leave them out in further production runs. They are just too small to be useful.
Ulrich
I no longer have an issue with the using of the bubble levels of my Chamonix, since all the liquid evaporated!I am nevertheless very satisfied with the camera.
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