Chamonix 045N-1 Classic 4X5 camera W/ 135mm + 180mm APO MC Lenses +Holders +Film

Chamonix is an Ultra-light weight 4X5 field camera made of the best possible materials available. It has some of the best finish of any modern 4X5 camera. At around 3LBS it is a compact and light option for backpacking, while still packing massive movements (most limited only by the bellows) as well as excellent rigidity.

Includes:

• Chamonix 045N-1 Classic 4X5 camera with ground glass protector
• Rodenstock Apo Sironar N MC 135mm F5.6 (white band, late model)
• Rodenstock Apo Sironar N MC 180mm F5.6 (Branded as Caltar IIN)
• Two 4X5 film holders (used, modern, tested light-tight)
• Fresh, Sealed, 25 sheet box of CatLABS X FILM 80 II BW negative film

Camera Features:

• Ultralight construction (under 3.2LBS)
• Front movements include swing, shift, rise/fall, and tilt
• Rear movements include tilt and swing
• Camera uses common, easy-to-find, Technika-style lens boards
• Back easily mounted in horizontal or vertical positions
• Massive bellows draw of nearly 400mm
• Factory installed precision, ultrabright fresnel lens ground glass upgrade

Camera Condition:

• This camera is lightly used, tested, and working as it should
• Cosmetically, this camera is in good shape and shows minimal signs of use with the original wood finish largely intact throughout
• Bellows are tested LIGHT TIGHT
• All camera movements, knobs, gears, and latches are in good working condition
• Ultrabright, high-precision, original Tachihara fresnel/ground glass combo is clean and clear

Rodenstock Apo Sironar N MC 135mm F5.6:

• 135mm is a moderate wide-angle of view lens on 4X5 cameras (similar to a 40mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• This lens is used, tested, and working as it should
• Modern, multi-coated, APO corrected glass
• Cosmetically, this lens shows normal signs of use
• Clean, coated glass with no fungus, haze or scratches
• Shutter is in good working condition and fires nicely on all speeds

• 180mm is a tele/portrait-angle of view lens on 4X5 cameras (similar to a 70mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• Huge coverage (nearly covers 8X10) for extensive movements on 4X5 cameras
• Modern, APO corrected, multi-coated glass
• This lens is used, tested, and working as it should
• Cosmetically, this lens shows normal signs of use
• Clean glass with no haze, scratches or fungus
• Shutter is in good working condition and fires nicely on all speeds
• Branded as "Caltar II N" for sale under Calumet's home brand

Ask us about combining this purchase with any of our other large format lenses or film holders.