I have a Speed Graphic that came with a barrel-mounted Wollensack Apochromatic R aptar (10.25"). I knew nothing about LF cameras at the time (and still know only a little) but have figured out that the lens was not mounted properly on the bo ard, and that the flange should be screwed to the (outside?) of the board, and t he lens threaded on to the flange, rather than just loosedly screwed together wi th the board between them.
Just to make this question more complicated, I also have access to a Calumet 400 monorail with no lensboard that I would like to try with this lens. I would lik e to know:
1) should I drill holes into the Speed Graphic board (I'd rather not) to mount t his lense, or is there a better way?
2) does the flange really get screwed to the front/outside of the lens board?
3) does anyone have any advice about making my own lensboards for the Calumet th at I can mount this lens on?
My budget is low, my interest is high. Any help people can give would be greatly appreciated.
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