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Bob · Joined: 15 May 2001 Posts: 1 Location: Ohio, USA

Why is the collapsing hood for a Graphic View
called a "compendium" hood? Am I missing
something terribly obvious?

Fishhead · Joined: 10 May 2001 Posts: 42 Location: Chicago

I am not sure why they are called that... but I have been looking for one.. Can I use an aftermarket in its place?

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bertsaunders · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2001 3:54 pm Post subject:

As a direct meaning for why "compendium" was used for this device--is one of those oft time used--a Photographic lingo("License")---dictionary term>>the substance of a larger work>to counterbalance>to make up for....
Calumet has them---however---not all comps have the type of attachment provision needed for the Graphic view!
Very common device used on most view cameras,
even some of the smaller format cameras!!

[ This Message was edited by: bertsaunders on 2001-07-10 09:18 ]

alecj · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama

It's simple: BECAUSE !!!!!

bertsaunders · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2001 2:58 pm Post subject:

Alecj---it's simple: because!!!
Of what???

alecj · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama

Bert, if you have to ask that question, you just don't understand!

I take it you were never a parent and had to answer an IMPOSSIBLE question from a child. BECAUSE is the ultimate defense of an adult to a child's onslaught of trival questioning.

bertsaunders · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2001 3:07 am Post subject:

You are right again Alexj--I'm 70 years old, I have 4 children, 10 grand children, and 5 great grandchildren--
So, now, what is it that I dont understand--
should be Easy for you to explain! "BECAUSE"
was never the way I explained anything to a child! OR to anyone on the helpboard!!!!! And
I havent found a question on this board>>
Trivial<<

[ This Message was edited by: bertsaunders on 2001-07-08 20:10 ]

[ This Message was edited by: bertsaunders on 2001-07-08 20:12 ]

jpmose · Joined: 29 May 2001 Posts: 164 Location: Atlanta, GA

The Compendium bellows attachment is a rare accessory (almost as rare as a Rodenstock 270mm f/6.5 Tele-Optar in 1000 shutter and that's rare)! I was lucky enough to find one new in its box back in the mid 80's. Because of its rarity, I don't use it. If you really want one, I would suggest searching the web and Shutterbug magazine regularly as the bellows do appear from time to time. Good luck!

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Texas Ed · Joined: 02 Oct 2001 Posts: 21

alecj · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama

Exactly! I think my Dad used it with me because he didn't have a better answer and I sure couldn't dispute that one.

Kim · Joined: 10 May 2001 Posts: 44 Location: upstate NY

i know that some people hate them...but emoticons do help fill in for the lack of non-verbal communication in on-line posts...

sometimes a little smiley face can make all the difference between sharing a joke and striking a nerve

good luck and peace

Kim

HowardT · Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Location: Western PA

Can a Compendium Shade be made from a junker camera?

Les · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 Location: Detroit, MI

A working version could be made from a junker camera, you 'll just have to make the frames and the attaching parts.

the original was made from the same frabric but slightly smaller. For a photo of one go to fellow poster and Graphic View hoarder

Rich S's website.

http://www.southbristolviews.com and look into his 'old equipment ' link.

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