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Ed Bray
8-May-2012, 12:39
Just bought a Horseman LX from Peter Walnes on ebay in exc++ condition for £251 delivered with a 14 day approval period (ebay item 370611489247). I have dealt with Peter many times before so have no worries as regards the expected condition. I have done a search but cannot find a manual available anywhere for it.

So I have a few questions:

Does anyone know where I might find a manual?
Is the back a standard Graflok back or a design specific to Horseman?
Are then any accessories that are a 'must have' for the Horseman LX?

Any advice gratefully accepted.

TIA.

Ed Bray
8-May-2012, 13:11
I have now been directed to a manual from a member on a different forum.

Joseph Dickerson
8-May-2012, 13:18
You have bought a great camera. The one I had did have a Graflok back as standard issue. As you probably know, many of the accessories, bellows, boards etc., are interchangeable with Sinar. I use a Horseman bag bellows and a rotating roll film adapter on my Sinar.

Enjoy,

JD

Ed Bray
8-May-2012, 13:37
Thanks Joseph, I did not know about the interchanging with Sinar kit until a few minutes ago, at least that should mean there is a decent amount of accessories available.

I have had a quick look through the 20 page manual and it looks like my learning curve has just got steeper.

If the camera has a Graflok back that should mean I can use my Toyo's rotating back and screen hood on it.

i have just got to try to understand all the additional movements that are available on it now.

E. von Hoegh
8-May-2012, 13:42
I think that will accept some Linhof accessories, too.

Jimi
8-May-2012, 13:48
You bought a heavy camera. :D

Seriously, these cameras are great, a good buy for the money I think.

Ed Bray
8-May-2012, 14:16
Thanks for the support gents, Just got to work out the V.A.T and F.P.R and other things now.

Robert Jonathan
8-May-2012, 18:13
A lot of Horseman "LX" cameras on eBay aren't actually "LX" versions, but other model versions. I wonder if you actually have an LX.

I have an "LS", which has base tilts and center tilts, and the frames are removeable. It's the best Horseman ever made, IMO, even though the LX was the "top of the line."

If you have an LE/LS/LX, you got yourself an awesome camera.

Lachlan 717
8-May-2012, 18:56
One of the best accessories is a Sinar shutter.

Allows you to use barrel lenses with ease and accuracy.

Ed Bray
8-May-2012, 23:48
A lot of Horseman "LX" cameras on eBay aren't actually "LX" versions, but other model versions. I wonder if you actually have an LX.

I have an "LS", which has base tilts and center tilts, and the frames are removeable. It's the best Horseman ever made, IMO, even though the LX was the "top of the line."

If you have an LE/LS/LX, you got yourself an awesome camera.

It's definetely printed LX on the block under the rear standard



One of the best accessories is a Sinar shutter.

Allows you to use barrel lenses with ease and accuracy.

Excuse my ignorance, but where/how would this fit?

Pete Watkins
9-May-2012, 00:33
Hi Ed,
I've just bought a Sinar Norma. I've done a bit of research and info on Sinar shutters is available on the net. If you've got problems let me know your e-mail and I'll send it on to you. I've also ordered a generic Sinar adapter plate from a company in China so that, with a bit of luck, I can use the lenses that I've got mounted on Wista sized lens boards on the Sinar. Once I have that and the rain stops I'll be out testing it.
Pete.

Lachlan 717
9-May-2012, 00:48
The shutter fits behind the front standard. You remove the front of the bellow from this standard, fit the shutter in (using the sliding plates to hold it in place), and then attach the bellow to the shutter with the same sliding plate (on the shutter this time).

As Pete suggests, have a look for it on the 'net. It worked well with the Horseman LS I used to have, so should be fine with the LX.

Ed Bray
9-May-2012, 01:51
Thanks for the info Gents, looks like I'll be doing some research, the idea of an adapter looks good, you will have to let me know how well it works and how much it cost Pete, if I am going to keep the Toyo and the LX I may need to sort something like that out.