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| Ralph2 Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:31 pm Post subject: Can't seem to identify the Garflex ??I have looked all over but can't find another one like this Garflex Speed ? Can anyone help ? I know it is in poor condition but would like to identify it. How do I add pictures ? THANKS [/img] | ||
| Ralph2 Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Posts: 4 | Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:45 pm | ||
| Dan Fromm Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2165 | Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:10 pm Pre-Anniversary Speed Graphic. | ||
| Ralph2 Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Posts: 4 | Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:41 pm Ok, thanks , just never seen one with a view finder in the middle on top that says Watson on it . Is that an add on ?? | ||
| hsandler Joined: 27 Apr 2016 Posts: 40 | Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:01 pm
Yes. Watson is a Burke and James viewfinder from their press camera series. I have one on my Crown Graphic. Notice how the frame inside is square; that's because the back on a Burke and James Watson press camera can rotate. The little triangular marks in the viewfinder define the short edge of your 4x5 frame for horizontal or vertical framing. The Watson viewfinders look nice, but I don't find them as functional as the Graflex tubular viewfinder. There is only one parallax setting and only for vertical parallax; that's why they mount the Watson viewfinder close to the middle of the top, so there won't be any horizontal parallax. | ||
| Ralph2 Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Posts: 4 | Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:03 pm Thank you, you have been a big help. | ||
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