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Cutting a hole in the bed of a crown graphic
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Les



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Please don't think I'm asking this to be demeaning, but you've never stated what lens you plan to use than needs the body to be opened up for.

There are at least a few lenses with 67mm filter threads that would close on a Crown.

Are you certain you need to open up the bed?

Les
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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a solid '32 V-8 Ford



Flatheads Forever!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:22 am    Post subject: Old cameras are like old cars but take up less space Reply with quote

Like the diff btwn. a real late-40's hot rod vs. a Boyd Coddington billet V-10
smoothster. Real hot rods have flatheads, are alll steel, no fiberglass.
IMNSHO, the whole point is, close up the camera, PROTECT THE LENS AND BELLOWS.
That's the genius of the Graflex and Speed Graphic. Close 'em up, it's like an armadillo rolled up.
Cut a big hole in the bed and what protects the lens, front shutter and bellows?
Weaken the rails by narrowing them, what keeps them from breaking?
It's brass, not Cor-Ten steel.
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