Peter Fang
12-Apr-2000, 12:18
Folks -
i've just purchased a used Osaka / Tachihara 4x5 view camera. I need some advice / information / guidance.
1) Can the Osaka be folded up completely into the "lunch box" configuration with the rear swing adjustments completely flush with the body? It seems impossible for the Osaka to be placed flat in it's folded state (where the handle points up) because of the fact that the rear swing adjustments are ju tting out of the camera (you know, the black adjustments with the little brass k nobs on them).
2) Do the most modern "tachihara's" have the adjustable rear standard and fresne l / acrylic ground glass? How do I check to see if I have the fresnel / acrylic ground glass?
Thanks! Your help is much appreciated..
PEter
i've just purchased a used Osaka / Tachihara 4x5 view camera. I need some advice / information / guidance.
1) Can the Osaka be folded up completely into the "lunch box" configuration with the rear swing adjustments completely flush with the body? It seems impossible for the Osaka to be placed flat in it's folded state (where the handle points up) because of the fact that the rear swing adjustments are ju tting out of the camera (you know, the black adjustments with the little brass k nobs on them).
2) Do the most modern "tachihara's" have the adjustable rear standard and fresne l / acrylic ground glass? How do I check to see if I have the fresnel / acrylic ground glass?
Thanks! Your help is much appreciated..
PEter