adamc
28-Jan-2010, 10:40
Hey everyone,
Please forgive the novice questions, this is new to me...
I have a Speed Graphic that I love, but am thinking I'd like to try something new with it. I want to put the focal plane shutter to use, and I'm thinking I'd like to pick up a barrel lens for it. I love working with old equipment, and the look (and price) of these old lenses have attracted my attention.
I think what I'll need is an aluminum Speed Graphic lensboard (which will have to be re-drilled to fit the lens), a barrel lens with an aperature, and some way to put them together - is that what the flange is for? I've seen some with mounting rings. Should I avoid lenses without a flange or mounting ring?
When I have the pieces, I'll drill out the hole in the lensboard so the lens fits snug and fasten them together somehow...do drill holes and bolt them together? Do I seal up the seams with anything?
I'm sure I could figure all this out if I had the items sitting on my workbench in front of me, however trying to figure it out what to buy and how to piece them together by looking at web pics has left me with more questions than answers.
Thanks in advanced, you guys are great!
Adam
Please forgive the novice questions, this is new to me...
I have a Speed Graphic that I love, but am thinking I'd like to try something new with it. I want to put the focal plane shutter to use, and I'm thinking I'd like to pick up a barrel lens for it. I love working with old equipment, and the look (and price) of these old lenses have attracted my attention.
I think what I'll need is an aluminum Speed Graphic lensboard (which will have to be re-drilled to fit the lens), a barrel lens with an aperature, and some way to put them together - is that what the flange is for? I've seen some with mounting rings. Should I avoid lenses without a flange or mounting ring?
When I have the pieces, I'll drill out the hole in the lensboard so the lens fits snug and fasten them together somehow...do drill holes and bolt them together? Do I seal up the seams with anything?
I'm sure I could figure all this out if I had the items sitting on my workbench in front of me, however trying to figure it out what to buy and how to piece them together by looking at web pics has left me with more questions than answers.
Thanks in advanced, you guys are great!
Adam