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    Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    I have a baby Speed Graphic that needs refreshing. Who is good at working on these?

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Try Graham at graflexparts.com
    Real cameras are measured in inches...
    Not pixels.

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Frank at cameradoctornyc.com. It’s in New York so the state of lockdown may have an effect. I’d suggest emailing or calling first.

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Somebody has to say this

    When it comes to tiny format, it may be cheaper to buy another in better condition

    4X5 Speeds are in demand, but not the smaller ones
    Tin Can

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Speed graphics are very simple mechanically, and were designed to be fixable on the battlefield. There's a lot of DIY info online.
    Most of the ones I've come across just need a few drops of sewing machine oil.
    Real cameras are measured in inches...
    Not pixels.

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    https://lommen9.home.xs4all.nl/graflex/

    Pacemaker is Post WWII with needed improvements
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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    I just put my money where my mouth is

    KEH has some odd deals 'UGLY' is one. I paid for this rated 'ugly non working' moments ago, a gamble on the best looking Mini Speed I have seen. Visually it is missing only the GG, I have one.

    No rust bumps under the leather, no tripod marks, sure LOOKS good

    I only worry if the rails are bent, a lot are. But KEH has Free Shipping both ways and full refund. Never used that feature yet

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/293706990348
    Tin Can

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Sad news

    The nearly perfect Baby Speed arrived in less than 48 hours damaged in shipping...from poor packing at KEH

    There was plenty of bubble wrap, but not where it was needed, box looked fine

    The FocuSpot was knocked off and the very heavy duty stainless steel flash handle mount is bent, definetly not in the FS pics

    I could fix those parts, BUT it won't open and I know these dern things pretty well, something is jamming it, the button is working it clicks both on and off

    The rear shutter works fine, it DOES have the GG, the rear lens looks fine as do the folded bellows

    IDK

    I am going to make a pic and sleep on it tonight
    Tin Can

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    Re: Who fixes Speed Graphics?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    https://lommen9.home.xs4all.nl/graflex/

    Pacemaker is Post WWII with needed improvements
    I know these cameras like the back of my hand, but I hardly know what this guy (Jo) is talking about...

    Lost in translation???

    Steve K

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