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[TML74]

The focusing system is indeed quite different.
This is a self made system and I can now focus with a lupe on the ground glass just by turning this...







A bit long to make and quite expensive but absolutely necessary. Thierry M.L.

[TML74]

Turning this... I mean pictures 2...

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Turning this... I mean pictures 2...

i get what you meant. the lead screw from the front standard is coupled to another bar that extends all the way to the back standard so that you can focus while at the ground glass. Whatever that works is good

[Jim Fitzgerald]

The 8x20 in the Redwoods. I can't believe I built it over 10 years ago and it still looks new.

[Andrew O'Neill]

Looks nice, Jim!

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The 8x20 in the Redwoods. I can't believe I built it over 10 years ago and it still looks new.

Really a nice looking camera.

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[Jim Fitzgerald]

Thanks everyone. It is getting plenty of use. The light has been amazing but some rain. Great colors. I'm so glad I have 8 holders.

[Len Middleton]

Yes, the braces do make a big difference, but they would not be complex to make from hardwood, and in fact mine are not original. I can give you some details on mine once I am home and can photograph them or measure them up.

As the camera was made in the USA, the design dimensions would be imperial units (inches, not metric), I will use those to describe it.

Overall measurement is about 14" (about 36cm), although the accuracy of that dimension is not critical. The location of the screws that tighten them onto the tripod block look to be 2-1/2" (62mm?), and as you need it to match the slots from your tripod block you could measure it from them. In its thickest part they seem to be 5/8" thick and taper toward the end. The width is just under 1" (24mm).

I have included a 6" scale in the picture for reference:



Hope that helps,

Len

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As the camera was made in the USA, the design dimensions would be imperial units (inches, not metric), I will use those to describe it.

Overall measurement is about 14" (about 36cm), although the accuracy of that dimension is not critical. The location of the screws that tighten them onto the tripod block look to be 2-1/2" (62mm?), and as you need it to match the slots from your tripod block you could measure it from them. In its thickest part they seem to be 5/8" thick and taper toward the end. The width is just under 1" (24mm).


Len

Thanks Len, this is very helpful. I would have to find some round head screws or other screws that will fit. I suppose the tapers are more for aesthetic than to serve any other purpose.

[Len Middleton]

Thanks Len, this is very helpful. I would have to find some round head screws or other screws that will fit. I suppose the tapers are more for aesthetic than to serve any other purpose.

I would expect that a straight rather than tapered piece would work.

Wondering whether in place of wood screw, if it might be better to drill a hole right through and have a knurled nut on the bottom side to tight the brace in place.

Good luck with it, and you are welcome.