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Lensboard for older 4x5 Speed Graphic?

 
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antjam65



Joined: 27 Dec 2001
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Location: MA, USA
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2002 6:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just picked up a Speed Graphic, body only, without a lensboard. It seems to be an older version - sorry, I can't find a serial number on it. It doesn't have a body release and the release for the focal plane shutter is that kind of v-shaped one, not the up-and-down lever-type one. (Sorry if that makes no sense.) The front standard has one sliding lensboard lock (on top) and, as far as I can measure it, seems to take a 4-inch square board. Lensboards from my top RF 4x5 Crown wont fit it. Does anyone know what kind of board this takes? I've seen 4-inch square lensboards for Graphic Views on eBay - would one of those fit this?

Thanks to all for making this forum a great info source.
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bertsaunders



Joined: 20 May 2001
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Location: Bakersfield California
PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2002 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Antjam65--This one takes a wooden board most likely---you can make one for about a dollar, or you can buy one for $10 and up! I have drawings if you want to make one!

email me
bsaunders1@bak.rr.com

Bert
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antjam65



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PostPosted: Sun May 26, 2002 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Bert,
My wife and I made a lensboard following your plans and it works great!
Thanks a lot - you were a big help.
Best,
AJ
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