Chamonix 5x7 ???

herb · May 28, 2008

I am using my rather elderly Arca 5x7, and have a Canham wood 5x7 which I don't use much, was thinking maybe the Chinese guy would be making 5x7s at some point.

How does one contact this dude?

Hugo Zhang · May 28, 2008

PM sent.

jasonjoo · May 29, 2008

herb, Hugo is a GREAT guy!

That is all

Jason

JCT · May 29, 2008

Hah-- Jason, wait until you get that Chamonix, you will double your praise.

They are both delightful to work with, Hugo and Chamonix. I also wish that they had a 5x7!

JT

jasonjoo · May 29, 2008

Man, don't rub it in JT! I don't think I can wait until late July!

sdphoto · Jul 14, 2008

Chamonix just lost my respect

Hugo may be a pleasure to work with, but Tiejun is not. I have been getting mixed answers to an _bay question I asked back in May. I have been looking for a 5x7 camera with an International back for a project I am working on. I like the specs on the Chamonix, although I haven't seen one (only pictures on the web).

I asked a question about the 5x8 camera they are selling now. I asked why 5x8 and not 5x7 that will accept 5x7 accessories. I got a reasonable answer stating that 8x10 film is easier to purchase and cut than 5x7 film in China, but that they had made a run of 5x7 cameras. He said they had one left, and would send details.

After waiting over 6 weeks for details, I inquired again about the 5x7. Tiejun's response was that they have not yet designed the 5x7, and had no information.

In the 6 weeks, I could have aquired one of several 5x7 cameras of known quality for less than the 5x8s are selling from Chamonix.

I lose respect when someone is that deceptive.

I am looking elsewhere for a 5x7 camera. I just deleted all Chamonix information from my files.

rmann · Jul 14, 2008

Why not consider a Canham - about the same price as a Chamonix 5x8, but made in the USA - with good service.

Barry S · Jul 14, 2008

My understanding is that the sales on eBay are unauthorized by Chamonix. They have no connection to Chamonix, other than buying and reselling stock--and Chamonix is unhappy about it, but there's nothing they can do. Hugo works closely with the Chamonix and has been very easy to work with and completely reliable. He'll also offers better deals than the guy on eBay and knows exactly what's in stock and the production schedule. So, Chamonix, a company that makes superb cameras and their official agent, Hugo Zhang, shouldn't be confused with eBay resellers. I hope you find your 5x7, but do yourself a favor and contact Hugo if you want accurate information on the Chamonix.

sdphoto · Jul 14, 2008

I'll keep an open mind - to a point.

After reading that Tiejun may not be a proper representative for Chamonix, I have attempted to send a personal message to Hugo for correct information. His mailbox is full, and he did not receive the mesage. I will try to find out more, and reserve judgement until I hear from Hugo.

After reading all the posts in various forums, the impression is that _bay is the only outlet for Chamonix. If that is not the case, I would rather deal directly with the company. There doesn't appear to be a website, which would make things much easier to understand.

Hugo, if you read this, please contact me regarding the availability of 5x7 cameras.

Thank you all.

Steve

jasonjoo · Jul 15, 2008

Hey Steve,

Not sure if you have his e-mail address or not, but here it is anyways:

hugoz_2000 [at] yahoo [dot] com

As Barry mentioned, it is to my understanding that Hugo is the authorized US dealer.

Best of luck,

Jason

poutnik · Jul 19, 2008

I have bought my Chamonix 5x8 back in February 08 through Hugo and am still very pleased . I was pleased in dealing with him, I am pleased with the camera.

In case, you may have a look at

www.vasina.net/?page_id=94

jasonjoo · Jul 19, 2008

poutnik said:
I have bought my Chamonix 5x8 back in February 08 through Hugo and am still very pleased . I was pleased in dealing with him, I am pleased with the camera.

In case, you may have a look at

www.vasina.net/?page_id=94

Jiri, you have wonderful work on your website!

Jason

poutnik · Jul 19, 2008

Oh, thank you Jason.

Hugo Zhang · Aug 7, 2008

This is the first glimpse of a prototype Chamonix 57N-1 horizontal only camera. It came out last night. The cameras will be ready in about two months. The 5x7 cameras with reversible back will follow shortly.

http://forum.xitek.com/showthread.php?threadid=532668

rmann · Aug 7, 2008

Is there a price on the 5x7?

Hugo Zhang · Aug 7, 2008

Not yet. I will know in two weeks.

JCT · Aug 7, 2008

Oh, I am so doomed -- my better half is going to shoot me if I buy one of these 5x7s.

I think some moonlighting is in order...

JT

poutnik · Oct 23, 2008

I have added some words on the camera Chamonix 5×8" to my website after using it for almost 8 months.

Here are the links:
www.vasina.net/?p=94 for the first part
www.vasina.net/?p=711 for the update after 8 months, and also first impressions of the 4×5" reduction back.

highpeak · Oct 24, 2008

You can also try their website for more info:

Here it is: http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/57.html

Curt · Oct 24, 2008

这之前，在学校图书馆里看到的几乎所有印刷精美的画册都不过是原作的一个模糊的影子而已，同时也明白了摄影术虽然具有易于传播的特性，但这个社会的发展与传播的发展，已经拖带不起摄影术本身笨重的精美。时间转到了现在，数码影像来势汹汹，一下子几乎席卷了传统的银盐影像，那幅《暴风雪中的橡树》在那里好象也显得格外的孤独。
假设说传统的银盐摄影术将死，凶手按作案时间的先后有三个：印刷术；数码影像技术；网络的视觉传播。后两个几乎是同时下的毒手。如果说在欧美，银盐影响还死得壮烈的话，在国内，传统的银盐摄影会死不瞑目。我们没有美术馆，博物馆和私人的艺术摄影收藏。多数国人看不到银盐影像可以达到的精美，获取这种视觉愉悦经验的通道几乎从来没打开过；种种原因致使那些定期不定期的摄影展中，高质量的图像如同凤毛，那么国人在列比传统的银盐影像与印刷品与数码影像三者的区别时，根本上缺失了视觉质量这个至关重要的标准。
如果说制造了一台超大幅面的照相机，并以此来获取直接印像的高品质画面是发于自身本能的话，以上陈述的原因都是事后总结出来的。虽然想法相对滞后，但有了制造超大画幅照相机照相机的想法，做法，及至推广，都使得我对经典摄影的认识，以及时间有了飞跃式的变化。百多年前照相机的经典式样，百多年前经典摄影的拍摄，制作方式，在我所生活的今天，被我的朋友们和我赋予了全新的含义，于小众之间不断的探索，持续的追求，即是我之所乐。我们制造的照相机名字叫做沙慕尼（Chamonix），这是阿尔卑斯山一个著名滑雪胜地的地名。身背一台轻便的巨幅相机去拔山涉水是我多年来一直在做的事情，本期的封面照相即是这样。
造一台相机很难，为此我前后奋斗了多年。今天在我的产品目录8*10，8*20，12*20/16*20，20*24，这些以英寸为单位的并且被业内人士不断表扬的大画

I can't understand the confusion over Chamonix cameras, the information is clearly stated right here.

poutnik · Dec 28, 2010

Should someone be still interested in this format and camera, I have added some remarks on my website:

Chamonix 5×8″ – 2 years (and several hundred exposures) later

(and yes, I personally am still interested ).

Jiri

lilmsmaggie · Dec 28, 2010

sdphoto said:
After reading all the posts in various forums, the impression is that _bay is the only outlet for Chamonix. If that is not the case, I would rather deal directly with the company. There doesn't appear to be a website, which would make things much easier to understand.

Steve

Sorry - but you've been misinformed. As Barry S mentions in his post, the eBay site is not an authorized Chamonix dealer.

I belive you have Hugo's email address and someone has provided the web address for Chamonix, if not, here it is again: http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com

Hugo Zhang's email: hugoz_2000@yahoo.com

The vast majority of us Chamonix owners have nothing but praise for this company as well as our correspondences and dealings with Hugo. Hugo has always been responsive.

Remember, Chamonix is a very small company. They're doing the best they can to respond to the demand for their cameras.

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