Posted by Greg Rust on October 20, 2000 at 23:39:31:
In Reply to: Inherited Graflex, need info posted by Beth Carey on October 19, 2000 at 18:51:54:: I have a 4X5 Graflex that beloged to my lated father.
: I would like to learn to use this camera, but I'm not
: exactly sure what model it is, or what film it takes.
: It is a Crown Grafic, has a side mounted Kalart
: syncronized range finder, appears to be black leather,
: and the serial number is 919682. The lens says synchro
: compur-p (Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4,7/135
: 4896809). The case says Vulcanoid Handicase (CAT. no.
: 4246).
: I would really like to learn more about this camera,
: and also need to locate a source for film & flash
: bulbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Beth,
You can get Arista brand B&W film (made by Ilford) from
Freestylecamera.com. It comes in
100 and 400 asa speeds and only costs $10 for a box of 25 sheets.
Try using the camera for available light photos at first.
Good Luck,
Greg Rust