Bob Mann
19-Jun-2015, 11:47
I have a Master GTL with a 5x7 back. The back has a bail arm.
My question is about the "L" shaped bracket at the top of the bail back. It slides to the left when a film holder is inserted and seems to be there for a reason. I just don't see what it is doing, or should be doing when I insert a film holder. I have attached three photos with an arrow pointed to the bracket. On the bracket's left side is a small rod that projects to the right and hits the leading edge of a film holder when it is inserted. The whole "L" bracket slides to the left when a holder is in the camera. The ground glass frame has a channel for the rod so it must be a factory installed "feature" - not added afterward.
Any ideas/insight would be appreciated -
My question is about the "L" shaped bracket at the top of the bail back. It slides to the left when a film holder is inserted and seems to be there for a reason. I just don't see what it is doing, or should be doing when I insert a film holder. I have attached three photos with an arrow pointed to the bracket. On the bracket's left side is a small rod that projects to the right and hits the leading edge of a film holder when it is inserted. The whole "L" bracket slides to the left when a holder is in the camera. The ground glass frame has a channel for the rod so it must be a factory installed "feature" - not added afterward.
Any ideas/insight would be appreciated -