jason.lau 寫:
The design of chamonix is actually very good.
There are a few things I really like. Like the tilt knob of the front is on the axis of lens. It is a very good design. Some cheaper designs have the knob on the bottom of the front board, making it you need to refocus every time you tilt it.
The focus rail seems to be quite long too. I guess it is enough for most lens with a decent macro capacity.
The velcro tape (?) of the bellow is a very smart design too.
Actually Jack dada, if you choose, you will choose 4x5 or 5x7?
My thinking is 5x7 can use 617 back. But the camera will be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Or should I simply get the 4x5 and probably get a Dai yi 617 later?
I have been wanting to buy a large format camera for long. My usage (in priority) will be 1. portraits, 2. architecture, and 3. landscape.
And is it difficult to load 4x5 film if you do not have a darkroom?
I would choose 4x5, as the film choice is more and easier to get than 5x7 format.
If you pick 5x7, you need an extra reduction back to shot 4x5, which mean extra costs, also the weight is another major concern.
I am now using Phillips's Compact II 8x10, the reason I pick that is b/c of the weight (around 8lbs) and design (which is the original design, Chamonix was just simply copy it).
Don't worry about film loading, a simple black-bag can do all the job.