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PeterEavis · Joined: 06 Jan 2013 Posts: 5 Location: New York, NY

Hi,

Does anyone cut cams for new lenses? I have a Super Graphic and I'd like to use it with a couple of modern lenses. Is there anyone who can still do that -- and do it well?

Many thanks!

- Peter

45PSS · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:07 pm Post subject:

Its a DIY task that just about anyone can do.
https://graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=4653

The only difference between a Super and Super Speed Graphic is the badge and the Graphic 1000 shutter on the Super Speed.
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PeterEavis · Joined: 06 Jan 2013 Posts: 5 Location: New York, NY

Thanks so much. I read it all. But I know my technical skills aren’t up to this. Would you consider payment to do it for me? If not you, anyone else on this board? Thanks again.

45PSS · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:45 pm Post subject:

Mount the camera on a tripod, measure the forward movement from infinity with a caliper https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Electronic-Gauge-Stainless-Steel-Vernier-Caliper-150mm-6inch-Micrometer/112264269430?hash=item1a2378ce76:g:3CoAAOSwJQdW-IFq:rk:9:pf:0
measuring from the end of the rail guide (easiest) or the end of the bed 9more difficult) , measure the 100 foot and lesser distances from the film plane with a tape measure. A focusing target is easy to print and set up or use a building wall. Take the camera focusing measurements, do the basic math, then take the cam info in the post and your measurement info to a machinist and ask then to cut it for you. The cutting is the most difficult part.
I am not able to take in any work at this time.
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