Chamonix Saber

[Sergio Caetano]

Is there something good made in China ?????????
Who can believe on that ?????

[lbenac]

Chamonix Saber HP5 Pyrocat HD

Taken at minimal focussing range - about 6 feet - as limited by the bellow extension

[xiaubauu]

I just got mine 2 days ago, 127mm Rodenstock... pairing it with 3 Grafmatic and monopod. I found the focusing mechanism to be quite stiff due to the friction around the focusing arm. Need to use some lubricant to clear it. It's now butter smooth and really focus quite fast and smoothly. But of course, I haven't developed anything yet so I am not sure how critical the focus can be... not putting a huge hope on it.

[Matus Kalisky]

Luc, that is a nice portrait.

Concerning the minimal focus distance - is the bellows would allow for more extension - would the RF manage to focus a bit closer (.i.e. remain coupled) ?

[xiaubauu]

Some photos I took around June... Lotus Pond in People Square, Shanghai.
My Sabre is serial at 068, an auspicious number for the chinese~ maybe it will make me take better photos~~~

[xiaubauu]

I find it's a must using monopod in operating the Sabre...

[EdSawyer]

nice shot! Mine is serial # 71 or 75 I think. I use mine handheld all the time - find it works pretty well that way. Monopod is not a bad idea though.

enjoy!
-Ed

[lbenac]

Mine is 090.
I used it both hand-deld or with a light carbon tripod.
I have found that the monopod weight 1kg less as the carbon tripod.
I will give it another chance.

Cheers,

Luc

[xiaubauu]

Mine is 090.
I used it both hand-deld or with a light carbon tripod.
I have found that the monopod weight 1kg less as the carbon tripod.
I will give it another chance.

Cheers,

Luc

I used the Gitzo GM2561T, I think it's very light (I think the lightest from gitzo) and the height is just nice for RF focusing.

[lbenac]

I received from a forum member an Horseman 6x12 back.
I used it with the Saber as a very lean and light kit for 6x12.
The composition with the RF is of course guestimate but beats taking the GG on and off.




BTW, the JPEG does not come out very well but the print is very nice.

Cheers,

Luc