I just picked up a late model Crown Graphic with Schneider Kreuznach 135mm f/4.7 in Synchro Compur P shutter in surprisingly good shape. It's my first foray into large format. I've also picked up a Fuji PA-45 film holder and some Fuji FP-100C45. I don't have any film holders yet so no transparency or negative film.

I looked at the Rangelite, the original bulb looks good and the original block of wood is still there. I've answered my first question by searching graflex.org and I believe that the batteries are just two AAs?

I've seen conflicting reports of what size filter holder the lens will take, 40.5mm or 38mm. I have a 40.5mm holder and many Series VI filters but the 40.5mm is too large. Can anyone confirm that it's 38mm?

I have a question about readyloads and quickloads but I'll put that in the other forum later.

Thanks,
Greg

Hi,
I have my 38mm Kodak Series VI adapter in my hand. It has the following inscription: KODAK SERIES VI ADAPTER RING 1 1/2 IN.- 38mm MADE IN U.S.A.

According to "The Book", Kodak Series VI adapter rings were made in the following sizes: 1 1/4, 1 5/16, 1 3/8, 1 13/32, 1 7/16, 1 15/32, 1 1/2, 1 9/16, 1 5/8, 1 21/32. The next size listed is 1 11/16 in Series VII.

The size 40.5 mm comes out to about 1.59 inch. You can measure the outside diameter of you lens to get a closer idea of the size to look for.

Regards,
Dave

Thanks mopar_guy. That should help me get it figured out.

The 135mm Xenar uses internally threaded 40.5mm filters, or if you can find a Series VI filter adapter with a 40.5mm thread, You'll be all set.

Les wrote:

The 135mm Xenar uses internally threaded 40.5mm filters, or if you can find a Series VI filter adapter with a 40.5mm thread, You'll be all set.

Thanks, I went home for a break, and did some rough measurements, the Series VI adapter I have is a 43mm I believe. So, yep, I'll just get a 40.5mm one and I'll be set. Thanks.

Series VI retaining ring thread is 44mm. I own 44-49, 44-52, and 44-55 step-up rings to accommodate my various 35mm camera filters to the Century w/Graphex shutters + Optar lenses. The 44-55 adapter is available from B&H Photo; the others I picked up at camera shows.

Henry wrote:

Series VI retaining ring thread is 44mm. I own 44-49, 44-52, and 44-55 step-up rings to accommodate my various 35mm camera filters to the Century w/Graphex shutters + Optar lenses. The 44-55 adapter is available from B&H Photo; the others I picked up at camera shows.

Yeah, I think I have a 44-52 somewhere around here. But I also have tons of series VI filters. Either way I'm set on filters, I just need the 40.5mm retaining ring.