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tsgrimm · Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 158 Location: SE Michigan

Can a SS revolving back be mated to a Crown body?

Anybody been there and done that?

The SS is "junk" except for the back.

45PSS · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:55 am Post subject:

no!

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tsgrimm · Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 158 Location: SE Michigan

45PSS,

Thanks

glennfromwy · Joined: 29 Nov 2001 Posts: 903 Location: S.W. Wyoming

A revolving back Crown would be a great idea. Unfortunately, to have a revolving back you also need a square bellows. Good thought, though.

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45PSS · Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:54 am Post subject:

All is not lost, I used the back from a dud Super Speed to make a reduction back for my 8 x 10.
1). Remove the focus frame from the back.
2). Looking along inside edge of opening locate bellows retaining clips, 2 top and bottom at corners 1 each side at centers, remove by gently prying toward opening with a small common screwdriver.
3). On right side of body when held in normal picture taking orientation, remove bottom bracket's rear screw-bellows wiring cover nut may need to be held with a small wrench.
4). Remove bellows wiring cover.
5). One wire of each color or group go to the bellows, following bellows cable remove the wires from the terminal strip with small needle nose pliers or simular.
6). Unlock front standard and remove front standard/bellows assembly from body.
7). Remove the 8 screws from the rear plate and set main back assembly aside. You will need the screws for any future use of the back.
8 ). Using a slight bowing pressure, remove back retaining plate from body.
9). Fabicrate adaptor to attach back to another camera.