Graflex Users!!!

F5user · 21st April 2005

Anyone here using 4x5 Graflex cameras? ie: Crown graphics, speed graphics (1/1000 focal plane shutter) or super speed graphics?

I just bought an excellent conditioned one from a garage sale for less than 50 usd, and mounted my existing copal 1 lenses on it's board. So, thought i might share my experiences with anyone who has this camera.

Thanks

hongsien · 22nd April 2005

Hi F5,

I use a Speed Graphic Pacemaker 4x5, good enough camera for most jobs. Replaced the groundglass with a brighter one.....also find the rise not enough, I also have a Burke and James with more rise, has a revolving back but no international back..going to change it soon into an international one sothat it can accept my Horseman backs....

In my case I removed all finders and rangefinders, I didn't need them anyway. It is best to check focus accuracy on the GG.

HS

21st April 2005	#1
F5user Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B.Timah, New york, SoCal. Posts: 834	Graflex Users!!! Anyone here using 4x5 Graflex cameras? ie: Crown graphics, speed graphics (1/1000 focal plane shutter) or super speed graphics? I just bought an excellent conditioned one from a garage sale for less than 50 usd, and mounted my existing copal 1 lenses on it's board. So, thought i might share my experiences with anyone who has this camera. Thanks

22nd April 2005	#2
hongsien Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,905	Hi F5, I use a Speed Graphic Pacemaker 4x5, good enough camera for most jobs. Replaced the groundglass with a brighter one.....also find the rise not enough, I also have a Burke and James with more rise, has a revolving back but no international back..going to change it soon into an international one sothat it can accept my Horseman backs.... In my case I removed all finders and rangefinders, I didn't need them anyway. It is best to check focus accuracy on the GG. HS