Re: (OT) 4x5 Graflex Speed Graphic

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From: Bob Kiss (bobkiss@caribsurf.com)
Date: 11/24/02-08:46:26 AM Z


DEAR STEVE,
    Don't bother with that terrible old camera!!! Sell it to me very
cheaply!!!
;-)) Just kidding! They are GREAT...I use one as one of my field cameras,
albeit living with the limited movements.
    All seriousness aside, Philip's recommended web site is best. Enjoy a
great classic.
                    CHEERS!
                            BOB

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Bell" <veracity000@earthlink.net>
To: "Alt Processes List" <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 12:54 AM
Subject: (OT) 4x5 Graflex Speed Graphic

> Hey everyone,
>
> this is a little off topic, but i thought maybe some of you might be able
> to help. i just aquired through some twist of inheritance an old 4x5
> Graflex Speed Graphic. problem is, i have no clue how to use the thing. it
> looks to be in great condition, although i think the shutter may be a
> little off.
>
> so far i've figured out how to load the film holder(s), and how to extend
> the bellows. on the back, there is a little window thing that seems a
> focusing/ground glass type deal, but i can't see any image on it. there
are
> a bunch of do hickies on the side that i don't know what to make of, and
it
> is all in all confusing to me. if anyone knows of any web sources that
> might be capable of informing me how to work this camera, that would be
> great. i'm extremely excited about 4x5 negatives. i think that's a nice
> size for contact printing.
>
> the potential ideas are floating around in my head as we speak.
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Steve
>
>
>


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