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    Re: Graphic View Front Thread Size/Flash Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Jones View Post
    Troy, the thread on the top of the front standard appears to be a common 8x32. You should find a variety of machine bolts of this size in any hardware store, and perhaps some with knobs.

    Yup. This is for holding the accessory bellows lens shade. It's "not that strong" as it's just tapped into the aluminum casting. Boy,,, as these aren't really a field camera I can't imagine not being able to pair one with a lightweight light stand to hold a flash. Grab a sheet music stand and try that with a small strobe. They are cheap and fold up into nothing.


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    Re: Graphic View Front Thread Size/Flash Question

    Quote Originally Posted by SpeedGraphic View Post
    Yup. This is for holding the accessory bellows lens shade. It's "not that strong" as it's just tapped into the aluminum casting. Boy,,, as these aren't really a field camera I can't imagine not being able to pair one with a lightweight light stand to hold a flash. Grab a sheet music stand and try that with a small strobe. They are cheap and fold up into nothing.


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    The flash problem was solved eons ago by newspaper photographers. A Heiland, Kalart or Graphic flash gun mounted on the right side of the camera, with the reflector mounted above and to the right of the lens. If the shutter has synch, fine. If it doesn't, use a front lensboard mounted synchronizer. If you are going to take a gazillion flash pics, you want some kind of electronic flash. If you don't take a lot of flash pics, use flash bulbs. They are cheap enough. I used Sylvania Speed Press 25's for every thing. Much more powerful than electronic flash.
    Last edited by premortho; 13-Jan-2017 at 11:05. Reason: A miss spell

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