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| maliazmom Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 |  Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:37 pmResearch question: Please describe the sound this camera makes. Researching 1920-1930 Thanks |
| t.r.sanford Joined: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 812 | Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:06 pm At the time period in question, Graflex made two kinds of camera. One kind, in various models, was a big reflex type with a swinging mirror inside. The other, a "press" camera, did not have the mirror. Both had a simple but effective focal-plane shutter. The reflexes made a noise that might be rendered "clunk"-(when the mirror went up)-"zzipt!" (as the focal plane shutter traveled). The press types simply went "zzipt!" Other renditions are, of course, likely... |
| maliazmom Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 | Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:06 pm Thanks so much for taking the time to answer. All best, Michelle |
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