The 045n-1, composed of wood and carbon fiber composite material, is designed
     to be both light and durable while retaining the aesthetics of its hand craftsmanship.
     This camera weighs only 1380 grams. Its graceful appearance is matched by the
     resilience of its carbon fiber components.

     Uncommon camera functions are omitted to ensure the slimmest, lightest build possible.
     While not perfect for every task, the 045n-1 carries its own unique charm and character. 

     The structural design of the 045n-1 overcomes some limitations found in conventional
     wooden cameras. For example, the screw-focus mechanism and stainless-steel focus track
     makes the camera much more accurate and durable than traditional models. The front stand
     can be detached so that, with the extension accessory, the bellows can be extended freely
     like a monorail. This feature is especially useful for lenses of long focal length and outdoor
     macro photography.

     The 045n-1 is designed to be compatible with any lens board of Linhoff type. Chamonix
     also manufactures its own lens boards. These are made not of aluminum alloy, but carbon
     fiber, which provides higher durability at only 2/3 of the density. We suggest that Chamonix
     users choose carbon fiber boards with the 045n-1 to bring out its best in both performance
     and appearance. 

     Now to make it more exciting, Chamonix has improved the 045N-1 design and the new
     model is called 045N-2. Here are the major changes on 045N-2:
           1)  The first batch of 045N-2 will have teak wood with gray or black 
                 metal. The later batches will have maple wood.
           2)   Middle bed sliding mechanism changed from sliding track to ball
                 bearing track and focue adjusting rod changed to smaller diameter
                 stainless steel. This increases rigidity of the camera and the 
                 accuracy and ease of focusing. It has a nicer feels too.
           3)   Add tracks to rear group sliding mechanism to further increase the
                 accuracy and ease of  focusing.
           4)   Re-designed rear standard swinging.
           5)   Improved opening of front standard to accept all standard Linhoff 
                 lens boards.
           6)   Improved bellows locking tabs with the front standard to avoid
                 any rubbing of bellows when the camera is folded.
           7)   The Fresnel lens will be installed on top of ground glass to prevent 
                  possible focus shift.
           8)   The 045N-2 will come with universal bellows.
           9)   The 045N-2 camera will add about 100 grams of weight compare to
                  045N-1 camera due to these changes.

     Here are some images of the new 045N-2 camera.