Super Speed Graphic - First Picture!

[Scott --]

Hey, all -

The Super Speed arrived today!


This is my first step into large format. Figured out straight away how to load up the film holder with some Fortepan 400, set the camera up, and sat my daughter Maddie down in front of it.

My first large format frame (large version here):


I have much to learn, but I'm hooked. Have to figure out the movements on this thing still. Glad I didn't bother with the roll film holder yet - don't think I want to use it any time soon. Just wondering now if 4x5 is big enough...

Ok, the film holders came loaded. Anyone able to identify the type of film from the notches?


I'm trying to decide where I'm going to drag Maddie off to tomorrow to give this thing a proper test. Too much fun!

Thanks for looking.
Scott

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Way to go Scott!

You will have a lot of fun and I look forward to hearing more about your results.

Congrats!

Eric

[Ben Hopson]

Looks like you are off to a great start in LF. Enjoy!!!

[BradS]

Good job Scott!

Looks like a nice camera too.

I can't id the notch code. I know it is not Kodak TMax-100, TMax-400, 320TXp, Ilford FP4+, Delta 100 or Fuji Provia.

[Ole Tjugen]

Not sure exactly which film it is, but it's Ektachrome.

[Scott --]

Thanks, guys.

Mike Kovacs on nelsonfoto.com pointed to Kodak E100SW. Looks right to me. Wonder if it's exposed...

[jj golden]

great image Scott, very sharp, Im looking forward to taking more with mine. How did you process it?

[naturephoto1]

Scott,

Looks like a great start. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

Ric

[Gene McCluney]

l have a Super Speed Graphic also, and have been using it extensively. I have 65mm, 90mm, 135mm, 150mm and 180mm on lensboards right now. It is my favorite kit for location field photography in 4x5 right now. I love it.

[Photomax]

Gene,

Do you know of any place to buy the distance focusing scales for these kinds of cameras? I have a Busch Pressman and am waiting on a "fresh" 135mm lens from MPEX.

Max