My second DIY camera. Again - a copy of a Chamonix. As with the previous one, I eyeballed the the design from google images. This time I was more generous with spending money and made sure it was worth it. I hope next time it will be finally my own design as I've learnt a lot with this project.
And yes - You can buy a real Chamoinx for the money I spent on this project, but You'll miss a lot of fun.
Just finished Alias model
8mm and 10mm unidirectional carbon fiber boards
Ovangkol wood
First machined parts just arrived
Engraving made by probably the only Czech speaking engraver in Munich
Test fit of rear tilt mechanism
Size matters
My old and new solution for fixing the torque spring of springback
Milled wood parts just arrived
Glued and sanded focusing screen frame
Polished and fitted with aluminum parts
Test fit of front and rear frame
I love box joints
Anodizing
Home anodizing ended up way better than I expected
Focusing assembly
Focusing knob
Rear tilt assembly
New vs. old
