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Kuzano
3-Nov-2010, 22:57
I recently picked up a Schneidar Kreuznach Xenar 1:3.5/105 lens in Synchro Compur P shutter. Excellent glass both sides and shutter running smooth. The lens board is a proper Super Graphic board with the actuator at the bottom for the Graphic solenoid.

Included is the 105 rangefinder cam for the Super Graphic.

My Super was a parts camera and is stripped down for GG viewing, which makes it a lot lighter than stock.

However, with this new addition I may want to locate a fully functional Super Graphic with the rangefinder working. Before I do that, I want to determine the image circle will cover 4X5. I know I can set the camera up and test, but wondering if there is a table of coverage somewhere that documents the image circle. I want to make sure it's not one of the 105's use for medium format on the Century cameras.

The serial number on the lens is 7108889.

Dan Fromm
4-Nov-2010, 01:29
Read http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/archiv/pdf/xr_xnt.pdf and weep.

Xenars are not wide angle lenses.

Kuzano
4-Nov-2010, 09:48
Thanks for that information. 101-117 mm image circle.... too small.

Oh Well, I guess that saves me a hunt for a rangefinder working on a Super Graphic. Plus, it looks like I have a decent Medium Format XENAR with a decent shutter, not to mention the Super lens board w/105 cam.

Vick Vickery
4-Nov-2010, 12:50
It makes a nice normal lens with your roll-film back, though! :)