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Excellent video.

Thanks. Just bot my 45n-2

Thank you! Well done after all these years

What’s the fldifderence with the F model?

Great video.

I bought my Chamonix F1 after watching this video a couple years ago :)

nice 😃

Good review but would have liked to seen an exmample POV shot of focusing and taking an actual picture.

What's the name of the camera again? I feel he should have repeated it more often ;) But really, thanks a lot, why do field cameras have to be so beautiful?

What a great video. Simple, straight forward. Thank you

Now called simply the 45N-2, this is MY camera. I have owned Arca-Swiss, Ikeda, Wisner Technical Field, Wisner Pocket Expedition, and the Chamonix is the best of the bunch for simplicity, finish and aesthetic, and low weight.

Just got a 45N-2 today and the build, fit and finish are truly outstanding

The holes which you place the front standard into - which focal lengths correspond to which holes?

Michael, are there any detents for rise, fall, shift, etc? If there are no detents then how do you know where the zero points are? Thanks, Terry Thomas Photos Atlanta, Georgia USA

I'm fucking sold!

good video, am starting large format photography (4*5) assume this is the camera you used to expose the film you develop in your 'pyro' video, can't comment in that one. is pyro a B/W process? or can you use it for colour ( I have purchased Fuji pro 160 N S ) and am looking for just this kind of " daylight_ tank" colour process; as I don't currently have a darkroom and very few 'labs' deal with 4*5 film, they sell, don't process :((((.

I wonder if its worth getting the 45F1... not sure if I'd ever use the rear movements but would be nice to have if I ever need them.

Thanks Michael! Just purchased a used 045N-1 from Setadel! Getting lens board next! Looks promising! Portraits, and architecture! Your website is awesome! -Phil

amazing

I was fairly impressed, straight forward presentation. Having owned several wood & metal 'field' cameras over the last 25 years, I must say that the Chamonix is exactly what I would build for myself, feature for feature. The only upgrade I would like is titanium in place of the aluminum. It would bump the cost up a bit, but it's tensile strength to weight ratio is far superior. As for knowing what hole for what lens, do your math people. Focal length conversion metric to standard, film plane to optical plane. (i.e.: 75mm = approx. 2.95 in.) Will be looking to find one for a hands on inspection, Thanks Michael.

None, Chamonix sells camera bodies, lens boards, and film holders. You'll need to buy lenses and shutters elsewhere.

how many lenses are included?

It's $900 for the body. Bellows, Lenses, film holders, tripod, will cost you more. I would say $1500-2000 would be the price for a full set.

just wondering if you ended up getting this camera

does one have to morgage the house to get one? how expensive is this hobby? I'm just your average weekend shooter here.

June 2012

Are they still selling these? Cool.

Thank you very much for this professional presentation of this camera.

Hello Carter: That's an older Bogen/Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod. The ballhead is an Acratech. That legset is no longer available, and the closest currently available is the Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber. Good luck!

sure thing... I should have it by the beginning of May -

could you pm me what you think of the camera when you get it, i am looking to get one too

What tripod is he using? It looks very quick and responsive; easy to manipulate.

045N-WHAT?? COULD YOU REPEAT THAT PLEASE? JUST ORDERED ONE - CAN'T WAIT - I'LL GET IT JUST IN TIME FOR THE SUMMER. THANKS FOR THE POST - VERY HELPFUL!

@SG - thanks. I thought they do not produce walnut 45N-2s...

@mackonrad It is WALNUT.

is the color teak or maple (I mean the one in the video)? thanks for a reply

What's that model number again? LOL

Oh my god, can you say Chamonix 045N-2 one more time?

@healthpimp I have several Chamonix's, and they're all more than a year old. How much is your bet worth? I respect my gear, but it's just gear. I handle my negatives delicately, but the Chamonix is merely a tool, as is any camera. Do you baby and polish your wrenches and hammer?

@healthpimp have you ever used one of these cameras? i have one and although i'm not as rough with it as he is, i fail to see what he is doing that could make the camera break with in a year. it's a VERY well made. On top of that, this isn't a camera that i bought with the intentions of passing down to my kids (i'm sure michael feels the same way), maybe a Linhof or an Ebony but not this one.

@sinoperture You'd want a 120mm, 90mm, or even wider to emulate pano. Simply crop away the extra frame to achieve your results. The Chamonix ground glass is conveniently etched to show framing for 6x4.5cm; 6x6cm; 6x7cm; 6x9cm; and 6x12cm.

@uconnjames Not for 90mm. Standard bellows are fine. The 75mm may require bag bellows to use movements.

nice video, thanks a lot!

Does Chamonix need some extra accessories to work with a wide angle lenses (e.g. 75mm, 90mm, etc.)?

Nice model. Saw them all for sale in Beijing at their shop there. Thinking of it for use with a roll back for some pano shots. What is a good lens recommendation to go with? I liked shooting with the 45 on the XPAN so what equates in 6x11 or so format?

Very nice, clear demostration there, Michael. Thanks for posting it.

@MichaelEGordonPhoto Thank You.

@MichaelEGordonPhoto Mr. Gordon: From your video, it sounds as if there is an indication of what hole goes with what focal length. But if there isn't, can you explain your trial-and-error process because it's not clear to me how one would quickly figure out which hole goes with what focal length. Thank you and I enjoyed the video.

I am married, but I'm not that delicate with my wife either :) Just remember: it's a TOOL and not a delicate museum piece. The Chamonix is very well built and can handle it just fine.

Thanks for this, very informative :)