The old trick with a Graphic was to reverse the front standard, at least the outer frame. You have to remove the rise knobs, which is tricky since the studs are expanded after the knobs are put on....
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The old trick with a Graphic was to reverse the front standard, at least the outer frame. You have to remove the rise knobs, which is tricky since the studs are expanded after the knobs are put on....
Marks on the front, like cleaning marks, usually don't do anything. You have to have a pretty deep gouge on the front to matter. The rear element is more sensitive becuase it is forming the image,...
Yes, and no. Yes it is an issue, with some cameras being better than others. But, no there probably isn't much you can do about such slight variations. I find the old press cameras to actually be...
The Calumets are nice. The NX was their standard for many years. They also have the Cadet now. I am not sure if it has zero dents. The Toyo cameras are also very nice. They were also sold under the...
I changed to the plastic clothes pins. They have little ridges that grip real well, but they are easier to get the corner of the film into. Anything that stabs the film would never be found in my ...
Most of the new 150mm and 135mm lenses will fit and fold. I use a 150mm Nikkor. The 90mm are more problematic. I have a Nikkor 90mm f8, but it does not fold. I use a Rodenstock 210mm, which does...
Tessar design made by Rodenstock, I think they call it a Geronar. I have one. It is great, especially down a stop or two. I put a ring to 52mm on mine. I use it on old folding Graphics and it works...
I found the old correct slip-on series 6 rings for each of my old lenses. I then bought a series 6 to 49 adapter ring, which I actually step up again to 52mm. That way I use my same filters and...