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Rider · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 14

Is it better to store a Speed Graphic with the shutter open or closed?

C. Henry · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 360

A general rule is to store cameras with all spring tension released.
Many of us leave the focal plane shutter at the "O" or open position for convenience even though (in the Pacemaker) this does have a little spring tension left on the shutter spring.
What is best on the Anniversary and pre-Anniversary Speed Graphics I will leave to those who have experience with those models.

C. Henry

BrianShaw · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 71

C. Henry wrote:

Many of us leave the focal plane shutter at the "O" or open position for convenience even though (in the Pacemaker) this does have a little spring tension left on the shutter spring.
What is best on the Anniversary and pre-Anniversary Speed Graphics I will leave to those who have experience with those models.

Same thing for Anniversary Speed Graphic.