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| Adjusting RF on 4x5 Pacemaker Speed to new lens? | |
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| DenisP Joined: 14 Oct 2002 Posts: 43 |  Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:27 pmI'm planning to mount an Aero Ektar to my 4x5 Pacemaker Speed Graphic, and was wondering if DIY adjustment of the Kalart RF to a new FL is feasible? The RF is currently calibrated (sorta) for the Ektar 127/4.7, which is the original lens that came with it. I was wondering if adjusting it for 178mm Aero Ektar would be feasible for a DIY job? I've fiddled with Kalart RF before on my 2x3 Pacemaker, and I'm somewhat aware of the issues involved - more precisely, I've realized it's not exactly a 5 minute job  I'm reasonably equipped for the task (all fingers present) :smile:, and have a reasonably good loupe to check the GG. How would the above adjustment be done? by following the procedure in the link here: http://www.graflex.org/speed-graphic/kalart-adjustment.html (Adjusting Kalart rangefinder), or is there something else? I'd appreciate any advice. Regards, Denis |
| 45PSS Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 | Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:19 pm Denis, Use the online Kalart manual link http://www.graflex.org/speed-graphic/kalart-manual.html and all should go well or you will be able to reset to the 127 without trouble. Charles |
| tchamber Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Posts: 9 | Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:12 pm I've heard that it's easier now to calibrate a rangefinder, you just shine a laser pen through it onto the wall until the two points come together. Has anyone had any experience doing this? |
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