didjiman
Richard Man
Hi folks, has anyone ever used both a Chamonix Saber and a Polaroid converted 4x5, e.g. Alpenhause, Razzle etc.?
I have a Saber with 120mm APO Symmar that I like a lot. I have now purchased a Xenotar 135 and I am wondering which body to get. Specifically Alpenhause can get close focusing which is a plus. The Saber is very light and convenient to use. The Sbaer VF is OK and the RF is usable, although obviously not Leica like. If you have used both, how you compare them in terms of RF patch brightness and other handling issues?
Thanks
I have a Saber with 120mm APO Symmar that I like a lot. I have now purchased a Xenotar 135 and I am wondering which body to get. Specifically Alpenhause can get close focusing which is a plus. The Saber is very light and convenient to use. The Sbaer VF is OK and the RF is usable, although obviously not Leica like. If you have used both, how you compare them in terms of RF patch brightness and other handling issues?
Thanks
genotypewriter
Member
I think there are a few people who have a Saber in largeformatphotography.info forums.
Personally, I'd prefer the smaller body. Also can the camera be closed with the 135 Xenotar attached?
Personally, I'd prefer the smaller body. Also can the camera be closed with the 135 Xenotar attached?
Corran
Well-known
Yes it can close (I have an Alpenhaus Xenotar Polaroid conversion).
I've never used a Saber though.
I've never used a Saber though.