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Thanks! Will do.

Hi,

I just got a 300mm Fujinon-W f5.6 in a Copal 3 Shutter and realized that it's missing the little threaded piece that the cable release screw into.

Anybody know where I could find a...

Thanks for all the replies so far. I actually just got it CLA'd and top speed is a little above 1/20th. Might just have to settle with this and look for another 300mm with a more modern shutter....

Sorry, moved this thread to Cameras & Camera Accessories forum.

Hi,

Was wondering if a shutter existed that could replace my Betax No.5 with faster shutter speeds? I have it with a Gundlach Radar 12". Mine at best is running at about 1/25 set at 1/50 according...

Hi,

Was wondering if a shutter existed that could replace my Betax No.5 with faster shutter speeds? I have it with a Gundlach Radar 12". Mine at best is running at about 1/25 set at 1/50 according...

Curious does your B&J commerical view have a washer on the front swing knob? Mine does.

Oooohh...those knobs look nice! Let me know how that goes! I would love to replace what I can.

You know, I just got a Bogen 3039 head and 3251 legs. MUCH heavier but I think I can sleep at night...

Fantastic. Getting some Portra and some holders this weekend. I'll try and post once I get them scanned.

Thanks again!

Thanks for the all the feedback everybody. Much appreciated!

I unscrewed it from the custom made flange that came with the camera.

I think I'm going to get the shutter serviced and see how it...

Hi,

Just got a new 8x10 (B&J Commerical View) and it came with a Gundlach Radar Anastigmat F4.5 8x10 lens in a Betax No.5 shutter. Two questions:

1. The T and B seems to only work sporadically....

Thanks for all the feedback!

Hey Mark,

Thanks for the reply! The lock brakes work fine. The knobs I'm talking about are the front standard swing knob (single knob) and the rear standard rise and fall knobs (four total - two...

Just read about Pedro's Ice Wax on an earlier thread I just found. The knobs just feel hard to tighten down fully. I'm wondering if it's just the nature of the hardware. The texture of knob itself is...

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Just got a new 8x10 Burke and James (been shooting for about two years with a Zone VI 4x5) and had some questions about maintenance of a camera like this. Thanks in advance for any insight!
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