[rollei_list] Re: 6 x 9 search
- From: "Richard Knoppow" <dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:16:18 -0700
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From: "Eric Goldstein" <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:00 PM
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: 6 x 9 search
The Century and Pacemaker are more forgiving with 65s than
the
miniature Speed. Supposedly, you can use some shorter
lenses with
them. Search graflex.org for more...
Eric Goldstein
The problem with the Miniature is that the inside part
of the rail is fixed. On later cameras its coupled to the
main focus rail and moves with the focus knobs. So, If you
have a WA lens that will focus only on the fixed rail you
must sort of slide it with your fingers, not exactly a
precision method.
The Miniature Speed Graphic predated the Anniversary
series (1939 or 1940) and was a precursor to some of the
improvements made to the pre-Anniversary series in larger
sizes. For example, it has focus knobs on both sides, but,
like the pre-Anniversary cameras it does not have the
coupled inner rail.
The Miniature was the only 3x4 Graphic available until
the Anniversary series was replaced with the Pacemaker
series in 1947. The Pacemaker came in 2x3 and the Miniature
was discontinued. This was also the time when the Crown
Graphic was introduced. This is similar to the Speed Graphic
but without the focal-plane shutter. Crown boxes are
shallower and the weight is less than the Speed. While the
Crown was introduced as a sort of economy camera it became
popular because many press and commercial photographers
never used the FP shutter and preferred the lighter weight
and greater compactness. Crown Graphics tend to sell for
significantly more now than Speed Graphics. I learned how to
use a press camera using a 4x5 Crown. It has a somewhat
shorter space between the film and minimum focus distance
because it does not have to clear the back shutter.
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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA
dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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