8X10 Kodak 2D Lens Needs Atkins

[Paul Bien]

I have ventured into the prospect of trying 8X10 by aquiring a Kodak 2D 8X10. After a friend created a really nice lensboard for my 14" Ektar I also aquired from an un-named auction site, I am nearly ready to go with 2 new Toyo film holders and a box of HP5. One problem. I mounted the lens and realized that any front rise is impossible to maintain due to the mass of the lens and the lack of a locking control knob on the front of the 2D, only a geared knob that works well, except no ability to lock. Do I have to carry my handy dandy C-clamp and blemish the wood evrytime I want to shoot, or cut differnt sized blocks of various inch dimensions? Not clear how Ansel got his to stay up......hmmm. Any help is much appreciated. Regards Paul

[domenico Foschi]

I am not sure if they made more models of the D-2 , but in mine you can lock the knob simply by pulling it . Try , and you might get lucky .

[Bill Jefferson]

Paul, Cut down plastic 35mm cans to hold up the lens, I did this to hold mine at center. Make a step wedge for the other hights above center, any wood will do. good luck

[Nick Morris]

The geared rise knob on the 2D is has a pull/push design to lock the lensboard in place. When the knob is pushed in and the knob turned, the lensboard can be raised and lowered; pull the knob out about 1/4" and the lensboard locks in place. I have had no problem with a 16 1/4" Wollensak triple convertible, which is about the same size of the 14" Ektar (maybe a little bigger). I wish you as much enjoyment with your 2D as I've had with mine. It has been great!

[Paul Bien]

You guys are great. Something so simple as pulling the knob out to lock the mechanism. Duh..... I should of tried it. Works great.

Many thanks.

Paul

[Neal Shields]

I have had a 2D for over 20 years but haven't used it much. It was purchased Army surplus. It had a friction knob, that I now realize was hand made, installed on the other side of the front standard to hold it up. I went home last night and pulled out the rise knob. Duh!

[James_3958]

Well, I did the same thing when I first got my 2D. I was showing it to a friend who knew nothing about view cameras ( mine was the first he had seen) and I expressed that I didn't know how to lock the front rise. He walked over and pulled the knob!

James