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deanshields
Joined: 07 Aug 2004
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 12:56 am

Camera is from my brothers estate. He left me 20 cameras, most seem to be collectables. I don't even know how to OPEN THEM, much less use them. The only thing on the Graflex is the serial number. I don't know how to get the front open.
HELP!!
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 5:48 am

Does any of the cameras look like this:
http://graflex.org/articles/XL.html??????????

No:http://graflex.org/cameras/
t.r.sanford
Joined: 10 Nov 2003
Posts: 812
PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:54 am

If the question is how to open the cameras, they (or at least some of them) probably are "Speed" or "Crown Graphics," notoriously baffling in this regard to those not familiar with them.

If they are, there will be an unobtrusive bulge in the leather either on the top or on the side with the handle, quite near the front. Finding it and pressing in will release a little internal latch.

It may be necessary to help the front swing down by pulling gently outward on the small metal wheels attached to the front, which mate with recesses in the sides of the camera when the front is closed.
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