Chamonix 8x10 - Teak: First Impressions

[Bob McCarthy]

I don't have the Chamonix 8x10, only the 4x5. It is mainly a carbon fibre camera with wood components. It is very strong. I believe the 8x10 is also made this way.

Possibly this is the reason for confusion. I've never owned a Shen ho, but used mainly metal cameras , Linhof Technikardan, then Technika, and both Sinar F and P. the Chamonix is equally rigid in practical terms.

Bob

[ic-racer]

Nice camera turtle!
Looks like the Chamonix 8x10 has undergone some changes and gained some weight and the Shen-Hao has increased in price to $2160 USD. We live in great times with these two competitively priced, contemporary-design 8x10 cameras on the market.