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jamlinh · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Florida

Found this camera a few weeks ago and was trying to place the model. Using the pics on the web but could not find an exact match. More or less wondering the age and model that it is . And is that a 2x3 springback? It has a Ektar 101mm lens and seems to function fine and a serial of 702621 on the body plate and e011849 on the lens and has the Kalart focuspot also
thanks

C. Henry · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject:

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The EO prefix on the lens serial number translates to 1946 as the manufacture date of the lens.
Looking at the Not the "Serial Number Book List, But..." post on the "Serial Number Savy" forum (about a dozen from the top) indicates that the body of your camera was probably built in 1948.
It appears that your camera is probably a 2 x 3 Pacemaker Speed Graphic, but it might be a Pacemaker Crown Graphic if it does not have the focal plane shutter in the body. Your photos do not show the rangefinder side of the body so that I can tell for sure. If it is a Crown then somebody replaced the top lensboard lock with one from a Speed Graphic at some time in the past.
And, Yes that is a 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" spring back.

C. Henry

jamlinh · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Florida

Sorry about that picture thing,Here are some more pics of the camera.
And thanks

C. Henry · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

Definitely a Pacemaker Speed Graphic. However it has been modified a bit over the years. The knob to wind the focal plane shutter is not original.
Enjoy your Speed Graphic and feel free to ask if you have questions. I have found most of those who post frequently are helpful types and the knowledge base among the whole group is incredible.

C. Henry

jamlinh · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Florida

When you say modified are you refering to the knob only? As said I never did find an exact match.
thanks again and again for any additional ideas.

45PSS · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

The origional Speed Graphic Shutter used a wing type winding knob simular to a wind up type clock.

There is a Pacemaker Instruction Manual (104mb) available at a fellow members web site. http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/pacemaker.pdf
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jamlinh · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Florida

Thanks and will get that manual too. Any other info? Is this a better version or why was it a pacemaker? What identifies it as a pacemaker model?

45PSS · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:48 am Post subject: