I have been using this camera in the redwoods, Yosemite, Chile, Zion, and many places in between -- it is about time I noticed something relatively obvious about it.
The GG has (overly) generous cut-corners. I like cut-corners on GG, but thought these were a little over-board and planned to get a new GG and replace the old...and keep the old as my spare. I have acquired new GG -- two new/old stock Kodak...beautiful, square corners, exactly the right width and length. However, checking out the camera (ca 1910), I found it was designed for only GG with the (overly) generous cut corners. (see image)
So the question I will ponder -- do I modify the camera back or the GG, or both (for a reduced cut-corner)? Do I risk the GG (I have handled the cutting of framing glass and I do have two) or take a chisel to the camera back? Now that I have found this neat little detail in the camera's construction, I am leaning towards not messing with it...or perhaps modify it just enough for a new GG with less of a cut on its corners. No rush (as long as I don't break the current GG!)
For now I have a ground glass in the back that works fine so I am set for my bike trip tomorrow. Heading off for a 30 or so mile ride/adventure...starting in the redwoods with a 1100 foot elevation drop down to the beach in the first mile...hope the brakes hold! If not, one of the most beautiful places in the world to die. I'll photograph some rocks that stick up out of the sand, then ride the trail south along the bottom of the bluffs to Fern Canyon and onwards (and upwards) until I get back into the redwoods and eventually my van.
Bookmarks