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Bill_1856
19-Aug-2008, 08:28
Did the 5x7 Graflex come in RB models, or only "landscape" (horizontal) format? I've never seen one in person -- they must be HUGE!

rknewcomb
19-Aug-2008, 08:32
Did the 5x7 Graflex come in RB models, or only "landscape" (horizontal) format? I've never seen one in person -- they must be HUGE!

The only 5x7 Graflex that came with a rotating back was the Home Portrait. The 5x7 Press Graflex and the Series B and "Auto" Graflex in 5x7 were horizontal format only.

Glenn Thoreson
19-Aug-2008, 11:20
I have a 5X7 Speed Graphic and I can tell you it's size is impressive, to say the least. The 5X7 Graflex reflex cameras may be a little more compact, due to the lack of the front door. Not sure. The Home Portrait was so named because it could provide a decent size contact print. You may want to look into that one.

David A. Goldfarb
19-Aug-2008, 11:57
I have a Press Graflex, and it's big, but it's not too heavy and is very nicely balanced.

David A. Goldfarb
22-Aug-2008, 18:11
Here's a great vintage photo of the Press Graflex in action. It looks to be fitted with a fast oversized lens for sports--

http://www.photoservice.com/albums_en_ligne/detail.cfm?p=74938017

Normally the lens would be recessed, as you can see in these other images from Laurent de Miollis, who is restoring two of these cameras--

http://www.photoservice.com/albums_en_ligne/album.cfm?a=3545680