"And Robert, the GVII is NOT a press camera. It's a full view camera, and a very nice one at that!"
Of course you are right. I must not have had enough coffee to comprehend the original post.
"And Robert, the GVII is NOT a press camera. It's a full view camera, and a very nice one at that!"
Of course you are right. I must not have had enough coffee to comprehend the original post.
I open the back slightly with my left hand while the film holder is inserted with my right hand.
Very probably they use the same springs that they used on all of their press cameras. The Graflex six sheet holder needs a back with serious tension to hold it in there while its being operated.
"It's the way to educate your eyes. Stare. Pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." - Walker Evans
Thanks very much to everyone who replied to my questions. Things are going smoother now that I have a bit of experience. (It's true that 'everything about LF is slow'!)
This is a great forum!
Cheers,
David
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