Posted by T R on November 15, 2000 at 13:38:09:
In Reply to: Combat Graphic 45 posted by Mike Z. on October 14, 2000 at 13:27:06:: Hello all,
: I am seeking info on Combat Graphic 45's.
: Just about anything will help. I have found
: a reprint of a Navy manual and would like to find an
: Army copy if one was printed.
: I have 2 different ones and one seems to have an
: electric shutter release, which is much different from
: the manual one, and the photos in the manual.
: Also, on another front, what model flash gun would
: have been used with the WW2 era PH-47 Graphics?
: Again, any info will be appreciated.
: Thanks,
: Mike Zimmerman
I have a US Army Signal Corps Speed Graphic 45, complete with all accessories including two flash guns. There was a fellow in California who operated as W-D Camera (or Photo) who had been Graflex's Western Division rep, who dated the camera in 1951. He moved to Nevada and sold all his parts to an outfit in Ohio, though I notice that a repairman located in Nevada is posted on this board. At any rate, I purchased TM11-2352 Dept of the Army Technical Manual "Camera Equipment PH-104", June 1950, from the manual dealer in Connecticut. It would tell you everything you want to know, including exploded diagrams. Chapter 6 includes instructions titled "Demolition to Prevent Enemy Use". It was apparently very important to keep useable cameras from falling into the hands of enemy troops!