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Problem using fujinon 90mm (speed graphic)

 
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:16 pm    Post subject: Problem using fujinon 90mm (speed graphic) Reply with quote

Hi guys!

I just want to ask if it's normal to have problem mounting fujinon 90mm in pacemaker speed graphic? i just noticed lately in my negatives that the edge of the railings on my speed graphic are there. i think i've set up the railings to infinity mark then focus the lens to infinity but then i can see the railings in the negs even if its a bit blurry i just don't like it to be there. i don't even noticed it in the ground glass when focusing it. is it normal? am i setting it up wrong?

thank you guys!

FG
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Drop the bed, raise the front standard to eliminate the rails/bed from wide angle shots. The front standard adjustment will vary with subject distance.

http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/graflex_4.html
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thank you./ i will try to do the dropbed but i'm hesitant that the front standard will have problem with the railings or something to that effect. i'll try it an report later.

FG

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Drop the bed, raise the front standard to eliminate the rails/bed from wide angle shots. The front standard adjustment will vary with subject distance.

http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/graflex_4.html

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dropping the bed should be all you need to do.

My situation isn't exactly analogous to yours -- I shoot 2x3, not 4x5 -- but I shoot a 35/4.5 Apo Grandagon on my Century with the bed dropped and don't have to use front rise to eliminate the rails. A 35 on 2x3 is a bit shorter, relatively, than a 90 on 4x5.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thank you guys! now, i finally know how to make it work with the drop bed! you guys are awesome!

PS: is there any thread we could post some of the pictures we took with our graflex cam? or picture of the cam? happy to share some i took lately.

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Dropping the bed should be all you need to do.

My situation isn't exactly analogous to yours -- I shoot 2x3, not 4x5 -- but I shoot a 35/4.5 Apo Grandagon on my Century with the bed dropped and don't have to use front rise to eliminate the rails. A 35 on 2x3 is a bit shorter, relatively, than a 90 on 4x5.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

last questions. is it ok to have the front standard set on the inner rail when focusing the lens to infinity? am i doing it right? when i try to set it on the second rail i'm having a small problem. sorry for all these questions
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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is it ok to have the front standard set on the inner rail when focusing the lens to infinity?

Yes.

Quote:
is there any thread we could post some of the pictures we took with our graflex cam?

Image hosting site linked or embedded here is all.
http://www.imageshack.us/
http://www.flickr.com/
are two free ones.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thank you 45pss!

actually i was looking for image sharing forum here but theres nothing yet

have a good day!

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