Schneider symmar convertible in busch & pressman mod.d

[ghe67]

Hello guys,
just a quick question prior yo buy, can I use a Symmar 210-370 Convertible on the Pressman D camera? Can’t find anything on the web about..

Thanks

Giorgio

[Dan Fromm]

The rear cell's OD is 60 mm. You have the camera. Measure the front standard's lens throat to find out whether the rear cell can pass through it.

[rfesk]

Nope

[Mark Sampson]

You've found the weak spot of an otherwise fine camera.
It might be possible to mount the lens by removing the rear group and mounting the lens, and then installing the rear group from inside the camera, IF the camera back is removable (it's been a long time since I used a Pressman). That would be a lot of trouble to go through.
And even if that works, you won't have enough bellows to use the converted (370mm) focal length.

[ghe67]

Thanks guys!!
I've asked just because I have not received the camera yet so can't measure the lens board size etc...I had Mod D. years ago but I can't remember.

[rfesk]

The opening is about 52mm and the ground glass back can't be removed.

I use Nikon 90/F8, Rodenstock 135/f5.6, and a Fujinon A 240/F9 lenses on mine (among others) and don't feel limited.