Speedgraphic portraits with a rangefinder

[Duolab123]

I have used both Technika and TRF Graphics for head and shoulder portraits. I much prefer the TRF Graphic. Same technique can be and was done by press photographers with Kalart RF Speeds and Crowns.

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...h-TRF-Graphics

I looked at your large format link. That's the coolest thing since the original big shot. The Vivitar 285 is great. I have a camera like yours but I'm not sure I'm up to making it into a Bigshot. Love it!

[jp]

On speed graphics I've used, the sport finder is more accurate and adjustable for composition than the optical viewfinder. Some can adjust the eyepiece for distances to correct parallax like a iron sights on a rifle.
I'd probably use the groundglass personally.

[goamules]

The ground glass is worthless if you are hand holding the camera and doing "newsman type" photography. Too many things moving, including when you lower the camera to insert the film holder. It's why the sports finders and rangefinders were invented.