I'm wondering if anyone has experience putting large, heavy lenses on a Chamonix 11x14, and can share how well it copes.
I'm thinking in terms of the 210mmm SSXL or Super Angulon.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience putting large, heavy lenses on a Chamonix 11x14, and can share how well it copes.
I'm thinking in terms of the 210mmm SSXL or Super Angulon.
Chamonix is superb in term of stability. My 8x10 holds a 210 XL with no problem, so a 11x14 is even more easier.
Double the weight of the 210 XL, I believe it still holds well, just expresses some difficulties if you need some tilts.
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There is also a very nice auxiliary lens support..
Evan,
What does that look like? I did look at the Chamonix web site, but only found a listing of sizes and prices.
The biggest lens I have used on my RH Phillips 7x17 Explorer (predecessor of the Chamonix) was a Schneider 210 SSXL. The weight did not seem to cause a problem, but that being such a wide lens on that format the two standards were very close together so I am sure the compressed bellows gave additional structure. The weight did cause a problem for the operator who has sent the 210 to another owner.
John
John,
I was too lazy to put on the website. Here are some pictures of the lens support.
Thanks.
Hugo
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