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moto-uno
4-Apr-2010, 17:38
Hello
I've got an older Busch Pressman D which takes what I believe are Graphic film holders.The film holder has slots in the top and bottom and fits into the camera back via a raised ridge on the bottom and a metal band (with 2 angled slots) that slide down and hold the film holder in place.There's no ground glass to focus with.I've seen Graflok backs for sale,do they have a ground glass normally and do they allow the use of the Lisco and Riteway film holders?Would one need to readjust the Kalart finder? I'm kinda need to this stuff! Thanks,Peter

rfesk
4-Apr-2010, 18:37
Your camera was probably modified at some point. Sounds like it maybe modified to take the Graflex 4X5 SLR holders etc. But I don't know without seeing it in person.

A Graflok back usually has a slip on (and removable) ground glass assembly.

I modified my Busch Pressman D by removing the Busch back and adding a Graflok back assembly from a Crown Graphic.

The Kalart rangefinder is adjusted for the lens in use.