Which Chamonix 4x5

[ndwgolf]

I recently bought a Chamonix 8x10 from Hugo and just love the hell out of it. I am now wanting to buy one of his 4x5 cameras as I want a traveling camera. I feel that the 8x10 would just be a PITA with airport security, and managing 8x10 film traveling hence the 4x5.
I have 4 x 4x5 lenses, 90mm, 150mm, 210mm and 360mm. I would say that my 90 and 360mm lenses are my two favourite lenses, so therefore I need a 4x5 that can handle both of those. The 90mm is a Rodenstok and the 360mm is a Nikor 360mm ED f8
What would you guys recommend?. Looking at the spec of the 45H-1 the bellows draw is not long enough for my 360mm so that one I guess is out of the question.

Neil

 

[Alan Gales]

The 45N-2 and 45F-1 both have a maximum bellows draw of 395mm and can use an extension board to increase it to 500mm.

The 45N-2 is a little less money and is more like your 8x10. The 45F-1 has the asymmetrical tilt on the rear standard which is not necessary but some prefer. I'd rather my cameras operated the same so it would be fluid going from one to the other. Of course I may be nitpicking.

 

[esearing]

I just purchased the 04N2 for its bellows draw and its knobs. It is a little larger camera than I expected compared to my Ikeda Anba, but still fits in the backpack. For travel the Anba is lighter, smaller, and less fidly setting up.

 

[ndwgolf]

I'm now leaning towards the 45F1 due to the rear tilt............

 

[ndwgolf]

I ended up buying the 45N2...............cant wait to try that new camera out

Neil

 

[Alan Gales]

Enjoy!