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  1. Re: Weston Master II light meters came back to life

    Thanx Steve. Was in moderate indirect light for awhile. Not in bright direct sunlight. Thanks for the info.
  2. What is this Graflex flash attachment for?

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    Got a selection of Graflex/Heiland flash mount parts which includes a bracket plate what will lock on the flash mount on Graflex 23 and 34 camera. It's pictured in lower left corner next...
  3. Weston Master II light meters came back to life

    I'm back after suffering terrible hospitalized pneumonia and now on full time oxygen.
    I had a pleasant surprise this spring with two heavy metal Weston Master II meters, one Cine Exposure Meter,...
  4. Re: Which Graflex model for this Kodak 6 3/8 f4.5 lensboard

    I'm home from France, son dropped by to deliver this lens on lensboard. Lensboard is a size C, stamped on rear, so 4X4. Mounting hole is about 43mm for that 6 3/8 in lens. Can I find a 3 9/16th...
  5. Re: Which Graflex model for this Kodak 6 3/8 f4.5 lensboard

    Thanx all. Yes, 45 means 4X5. I started calling the different sizes like 23, 34 and 45 rather than 2X3, etc.
    I have a 3X4 Anniversary that appears to have the same wood lensboard. Wonder if the...
  6. Which Graflex model for this Kodak 6 3/8 f4.5 lensboard

    Acquired this lens/lensboard combo hopefully to fit one of my Graflex 45 models. Lensboard is wood though and sharp cornered so I suspect it is for an Anniversary or earlier model. Being 6 3/8, I...
  7. Re: How to remove lens in Graphex shutter from board?

    133958Dean, I use a pair of machinists dividers that do not have the pencil attachment. You can find camera lens spanners on E-Bay but the wide selection I found there all come from China or Hong...
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    Re: Light leaks or damaged film?

    I can't find a bellows leak. Went in a dark room, used bright flashlight in bellows area, no evidence of light leak or pinholes anywhere. Bellows is clean, supple and like new. I'd treated it...
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    Re: Light leaks or damaged film?

    Thanx Dan and all. You were right about harsh, raw sunlight. Especially the last ones of the buggy and car. Literally high noon, standing in the sun, which then turned out to be a good test of the...
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    Re: Light leaks or damaged film?

    Here is the camera, top view of the bellows.118822118823
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    Light leaks or damaged film?

    I just shot a roll of film through a 1950 Kodak 620 camera and find fogged areas on the negatives getting worse as the roll progresses. Admittedly this is MF film but you guys in LF offer great...
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    Re: Focus problem with speed graphic

    What is the serial number of your Speed Graphic. Knowing then it was made could help determine if it should have a Fresnel installed or not. I've found mention of those with Fresnel in Graflex...
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    Re: Rodenstock Ysarex 127mm/4.7

    Nède, thanx for the link to your great photo using the Ysarex lens. I can see the vignetting and find it a very attractive effect clearly setting the mood of your tree photo. I notice you live in...
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    Re: Rodenstock Ysarex 127mm/4.7

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    Tom, it is Castor et Pollux (opera de Rameau, legende grecque), Asterix et Obelix. And in the strips, they say "Ils sont fous, ces romains," sometimes "Ils sont fous, ces...
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    Re: Rodenstock Ysarex 127mm/4.7

    Chut, Chut, mes amis. J'ai toujours cru que Asterix as dit" Sont fou, ces Romains!, pas des Francais. I didn't put a cedilla on my "c" so don't hit me for that. That's the French cartoon...
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    Rodenstock Ysarex 127mm/4.7

    Good morning, back from France for the summer. Question. I have a Rodenstock Ysarex 127mm/4.7 with shutter, very good condition that came in a Polaroid 110A kit that includes the camera, case,...
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    Re: How Do You Set Long Exposure?

    120 is standard military cadence.
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    Re: How Do You Set Long Exposure?

    Standard military cadence.
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    Re: What size camera do I really have.

    I also have a 23 Minature from same era with the retrofit Graflok back. It has the plug for the focal plane shutter so correct for the model it was mounted on. Perhaps the front wire frame is very...
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    Re: What size camera do I really have.

    Hi Dan, no phobia, just don't want to appear to be advertising for them, also, who knows who intercepts our data streams and throws SPAM back at us. I do it for retail store names too.
    We after...
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    Re: Aero Ektar Speed Graphic Project

    I saw a Speed Graphic with Aero Ektar at E-B*y just yesterday. Check 251466484523. Buy it now is $1499.00. but looks ready to shoot, extra features, etc.
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    Re: What size camera do I really have.

    I received the camera today. Amazing fast delivery from California and through a Thundersleet storm here Sunday. It is truly a 3.25X4.5 Anniversary Speed Graphic that has been upgraded to a 1951...
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    Re: Good lupe for under 100?

    I think it's a 60mm. It's in France and don't remember exactly. Actually a bit more practical as can be moved around the screen to look more in the corners. This 90mm might be better for the 5X7,...
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    Re: What size camera do I really have.

    Thanx, nice info.
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    Re: Good lupe for under 100?

    Walking by a lapidary shop in Remoulins, France, I saw this loupe in the window, about 8 Euro ($11). I wondered if it would work with my Graflex 45 and it sure does. Fits exactly when the cover is...
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    Re: What size camera do I really have.

    Thanx for comments all. Like Jim, I'm thinking 3X4 as well but hopefully functional so shootable with 120 mm film once I dust it off and check it out. It is the older 23 with knob and no rollers...
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    What size camera do I really have.

    I just won a Graflex with 120 roll film adapter and 3 film holders. I was only bidder on guy's relist. He described it as a Baby Graflex with 127mm/4.5 lens. It appeared in the MF section at E***....
  28. Re: Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    What a day, while browsing E-Bongle early today, I found the complete working cable assembly, no apparent kinks in cable spring minus the small screws, but with paddle and return spring, snatched it...
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    Re: Post y'ur Pinkham & Smith Pics!

    Jim, Have you shot any with this lens you got from me?
  30. Re: Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    I have a 1950's Crown Graphic with working cable, well adjusted. Easy to use hand held rather than having to reach around and snap the shutter on the lens. Camera is heavy so more shake too. Also...
  31. Re: Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    Thanx Len. I am just trying to restore the camera to it's original state. No problem with releasing the shutter on the lens itself actually. And, I do retract the rails fully. I'm looking forward...
  32. Re: Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    Hi Dan, yes it's the "infernal" mechanism that I'm looking for. From what you say, it was probably damaged, then removed. I'd like to find a working cable to replace it. I found a nice one for a...
  33. Re: Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    Wish I could, the pics I downloaded from the E=B** listing, 151211144325, are smaller than postage stamps so not visible. Try searching for the listing number I included. I just now found one with...
  34. Shutter release cable for 1947 Crown Graphic 4X5 with 127/4.5 lens

    I recently got the above mentioned camera that came without the shutter release cable assembly. The release button is mounted on the case though. It has the 127mm, f4.7 Kodak Ektar lens in a Graphic...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Beautiful shot Nate. A. J. Merrill and Woody Crumbo, to name two have painted the heck out of this scene. Your photo should join their accomplishments. I've visited several times and enjoy every...
  36. Re: Surprised at a Brocant (Near Antiques) in Barjac

    the seller asked Euro 550 for the camera and case. I had him down to Euro 300 as I walked away. didn't have the cash.
  37. Re: Surprised at a Brocant (Near Antiques) in Barjac

    You should have seen the box full of old barrel lenses on the table. Knowing I didn't have a camera for them, I regret now that I didn't browse a bit in the box.
  38. Re: Surprised at a Brocant (Near Antiques) in Barjac

    I just googled the lens in the aerial gun camera. At Ebay, a slightly beat up lens by itself, item 111021437974, is BIN $699.00. Another still on the aerial camera back panel with the Aperture...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Thanx JP. I'd thot it may be the head of Joseph from a Church XMAS display where they used life size mannequins like the lady enjoying the sun. I hadn't thot of the repeating circles when I took...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Thanx JP. I'd thot it may be the head of Joseph from a Church XMAS display where they used life size mannequins like the lady enjoying the sun. I hadn't thot of the repeating circles when I took...
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