Originally Posted by
Jon Warwick
I am assuming it's so that you can slide in a film holder onto the camera without having to remove the ground glass focusing back every time you take a photo? That's what i thought, but trying to get a Fuji QL holder into this space seems very, very tight, so I stopped in case I damaged the sprung-loaded focusing back.
Any suggestions? Many thanks.
Yes, it is suppose to be as snug as possible to keep it light tight. Just work it a few times slowly so you get the feel of it. The Focusing Frame (ground glass back) can be removed to attach 120 film magazines and additional focusing frames (I have an Ebony RSW with an additional wide angle focusing frame) via the 2 "arms". To do this, push down on the arms and slide them until they release. I do not have my camera in front of me, but try doing this until you feel comfortable removing them and putting them back on. It may help you get to know the strength of your camera and its construction.
Focusing frame with w/a fresnel, 4x5, ebony wood
(also available in mahogany)
courtesy, Ebonycamera(dot)com
Darr
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