Re: 4x5 help?

To learn lots more about the Speed Graphic cameras check
out www.graflex.org where you can learn about all the differences
between the various models. I have a Pacemaker Speed Graphic
that I have used for pinhole work. I chose the Speed Graphic
over the Crown Graphic in order to have the focal plane shutter
(yes, the Speed Graphic has 2 shutters and 3 viewfinders), even
if I only use it on 'B' for pinhole work. I have used 3000 ASA
Polaroid film in it with a pinhole where I actually needed to use
one of the faster speeds on the shutter. There is a wide variety
of film backs you cn use, from 120 rollfilm on up to Polaroid.

If you want to do super wide angle work, the Speed Graphic
is not the best choice. The added thickness of the rear shutter
means that you can't get the the lens board back as far as you
can in a Crown Graphic. (But we're talking about extreme wide
angle here, where the edges of the camera housing start to intrude
on the image...)

Mike Vande Bunt

Dibassin@aol.com wrote:

> A friend ( not a pinhole person) suggested I find a used 4x5 speed graphic
> press camera and convert to pinhole. I noticed quite a few on ebay and
> wondered whether anybody has converted one of these. If so, what do I need to
> know about getting one ( minimum requirements other than intact bellows )
> what kind of film packs do I need to get ( can I use polaroid with it)?.
> Anyway I would appreciate any information that you might offer or perhaps a
> book or person I could directly email to. Thanks so much
> Donna Bassin
>
Received on Sat Jan 27 00:24:20 2001