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William Hallett · Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 6

Could someone please give me a construction date for 4 x 5 Pacemaker Speed no. 830975?

Thanks!
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Henry · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:23 pm Post subject:

c. 1949-50.

William Hallett · Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 6

Thanks! This one still has a Graphic back, so I'm guessing it is probably one of the last pre-Graflok's produced.
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Dan Fromm · Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 1799 Location: New Jersey

The Graflok back was originally an option, the default was Graphic.

William Hallett · Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 6

Thanks - I was curious, as I have only seen one other non-Graflok Pacemaker.

I was wondering about another constructional feature. This one has external bearings for the focal plane shutter, as do most Speeds I've seen. However, I have another 4 x 5 Speed from 1948 (as dated from the Ektar lens) whose shutter bearings are flush with the case and covered by the leatherette. Were the concealed bearings a feature of early Pacemakers?
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