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Digital Back Adapter Plate for Chamonix View Camera

justin989

New member
Hey everyone,

I am looking into renting a digital back for my Chamonix 45n-2 camera which has a standard graflok back for an upcoming project . I wanted to get some info on what type of adapter I would need to connect a digital back to it, I understand they come in M, V and H mounts but wanted to know if anyone out there has first hand experience and suggestions as to what model to research.

thanks in advance!

-J
 

Jack

Sr. Administrator
Staff member
Lot's of Graflok sliding adapters out there for V and M mount film backs, so one of those would probably be your best best. Phase and Leaf backs only need a simple pc post to back cable to trigger (some don't even really need that), so any in that combo should work for you.
 

Anders_HK

Member
Lot's of Graflok sliding adapters out there for V and M mount film backs, so one of those would probably be your best best. Phase and Leaf backs only need a simple pc post to back cable to trigger (some don't even really need that), so any in that combo should work for you.
Yes and no;

Yes, if use live view for focusing.

No or yes = if need one with groundglass for focus that adapter must be specific made for the strict tolerances for digital back.

Also bear in mind such wood 4x5 is not perfect rigid but lock down well and repeat adjustments may make it work. Use of digital tech camera should be much more solid.

Regards
Anders
 

Jack

Sr. Administrator
Staff member
Anders,

The Chamonix locks up pretty tight. All LF sliding backs for use with MF have GG's, that was the whole point of having them slide -- you just need to insure it's shimmed to match your back's sensor.
 
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