Re: Crown and Speed Graphic

George L Smyth (GLSmyth@ari.net)
Tue, 08 Apr 1997 17:37:06 -0400

Larry Bullis wrote:
>
> >These cameras are best described as field cameras. As I recall you have
> >limited front rise and fall, tilt and swing but no shift. No rear movements
> >at all.
>
> I never use the movements on my speeds. All there is is front rise,
> really, and not much at that. I think the crown may have more movements,
> but I'm not sure.

The Crown can drop the front standard, tilt the lens plane back, and
lift the plane up. I use the first two more than not.

> >The back rotates so you can set it at landscape or portrait format.
>
> I think you are talking about the Linhof here. Maybe the Busch Pressman
> also (Also a very solid, nice package, but again, no focal plane shutter).

Apparently so. My Crown Pacemaker does not have the rotating back (sure
wish it did).

george

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