Akki14
20-Nov-2008, 20:54
Hi there,
I have a slight problem. I have a very old Top Handle Speed Graphic (4x5) that doesn't have the body release for the focal shutter plane and I've had a good think for a day or so now about how I could rig up some string or something to get it to release (for self portrait purposes). Does anyone have any ideas? This is what the side looks like:
http://www.stargazy.org/4x5side.jpg
The lever needs to go towards the back but because it's a springback, the string would have to go outwards beyond the sticking out bit of the film holder too. I'm thinking I may need to hook up some sort of L bracket to hold the string outwards... Any better ideas would be welcomed.
I have a slight problem. I have a very old Top Handle Speed Graphic (4x5) that doesn't have the body release for the focal shutter plane and I've had a good think for a day or so now about how I could rig up some string or something to get it to release (for self portrait purposes). Does anyone have any ideas? This is what the side looks like:
http://www.stargazy.org/4x5side.jpg
The lever needs to go towards the back but because it's a springback, the string would have to go outwards beyond the sticking out bit of the film holder too. I'm thinking I may need to hook up some sort of L bracket to hold the string outwards... Any better ideas would be welcomed.