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btincher
Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: Crown Graphic |
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Hello,
I have a Crown Graphic with the Graflex 135mm Optra lens. The camera has a serial number of 884473.
My background is 35mm and medium format. This is the first time I have used a camera like this and I'm really looking forward to it.
I am embrassed to ask this question but I can't figure out how to cock the shutter. I have looked a number of different websites for this camera but so far I have not had any luck.
Any help at all would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bill _________________ Bill Tincher |
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graphicdave
Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Bill,
You can find the manual here:
http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/graphicmanuals.html
Any of the Pacemaker manuals should help you.
There is a small lever on the side of the shutter that cocks the shutter. It can then be released with the body-release or the small paddle on the side of the lens board. The manual will show you what they look like.
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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btincher
Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:10 pm Post subject: Crown Graphic |
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Thanks for your help. I found the manuals and was able to figure out how to open the shutter.
I can't wait to put some film through it and see what happens.
Bill _________________ Bill Tincher |
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