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pachyderm
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| I thought you might enjoying the latest addition to my kit. It is a Chamonix 45N-1. I got this as part of a group buy over on LF forum. It was $699 US, plus $75 shipping, direct from the factory in China. 
The camera is Walnut and Carbon Fiber, and is extremely light. I'm taking it out for a spin tomorrow morning, and see how it handles. It is different enough from my Toyo that it may take me a little while to get used to using it. I'll do a write up of the camera once I've had some time with it. davidb got one as well. Hopefully, he will pop-on and give us his thoughts on this camera.
Robert M. Teague---------------------------------------------
Website: www.visionlandscapes.com
Blog: visionlandscapes.spaces.live.com
"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release
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gopher
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Yeah I got one too.
Dark Walnut but mine was stained/painted flat black to match the carbon fiber.
The camera weighs less than 4 pounds.
It is easily packable. Folds up nice and small. And is very quick to set up.
I made a few shots yesterday in Santa Fe and the camera is a true joy to use.
There is attention in every detail. The rear standard has 3 usable bubble levels.
The ground glass is extremely bright and fine grained. No replacement/upgrade is needed.
Sliding a film holder in is like a hot knife through butter. Very easy and silky.
Included with the $699 is a padded wrap for the camera and a slice of carbon fiber that
is fitted for the ground glass, to act as a protector. Genius.
The camera is based on the RH Phillips design. The fine focusing is in the rear of the
camera as opposed to the front, like on a Toyo or a Canham. Little things to get used to.
All in all, I really like the camera and think it was worth the money. Actually, I think it is
worth more.
< david b >
Go make a picture.
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tiger
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I saw this camera in Oslo when I was there in early october, I friend of mine had just got it. It looked very nice. Congratulations both of you, I guess we will see some pictures soon?
When I first got involved in LF-photography and got my first camera (a Cambo SCN), my girlfriend at the time said a few things to me when I wanted a new camera. This was after she learned that these cameras were all manual and with no fancy gadgets.
"Isn´t the camera just a piece of bellows making sure there is proper distance between the film and lens? It seems to me that the lens is doing the hard work, why by a new camera?"
Well, Robert. If you dont need your Toyo anymore I can give you my address. I have grown out of my 45CF. I have started to miss back movements for field work.
Best regards,
Eirik Berger
Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Just recently launched:
www.monochrome.no
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lynx
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| Looks like a very nice system, well thought out with good attention to fit and finish. What amount of bellows draw is there with it run completely out? 300mm lens OK? tim
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pachyderm
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Eirik Berger (12/23/2007)
I saw this camera in Oslo when I was there in early october, I friend of mine had just got it. It looked very nice. Congratulations both of you, I guess we will see some pictures soon? When I first got involved in LF-photography and got my first camere (a Cambo SCN), my girlfriend at the time said a ew things to me when I wanted a new camera. This was after she learned that theese cameras were all manual and with no fancy gadgets. "Isn´t the camera just a piece of bellows making sure there is proper distance between the film and lens? It seems to me that the lens is doing the hard work, why by a new camera?" Well, Robert. If you dont ned your Toyo anymore I can give you my address. I have grown out of my 45CF. I have started to miss back movements for field work. Eirik, I've been really needing a new camera for sometime now. While I love the Toyo, it took a dump in the ocean about three years ago, and has never been the same - the back extension doesn't work, for example. The other reason for the camera is simply because it has gotten so much more difficult to travel with LF, that I felt the need to lighten the kit as much as possible. I'm sure I'll continue to use the Toyo, locally, at least until I get used to the new camera. You should look at getting one of these yourself. Unfortunately, there is a waiting list, but you know what they say "all good things come to those who wait".
Robert M. Teague---------------------------------------------
Website: www.visionlandscapes.com
Blog: visionlandscapes.spaces.live.com
"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release
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