Posted by Tony Brent on September 05, 2000 at 19:35:56:
In Reply to: Focal plane shutter posted by Gene Johnson on September 05, 2000 at 14:15:03:
: I hope I don't say anything profane this time!
: I want to install a 75mm aerial lens on my ancient
: navy Speed Graphic. I have heard that the focal plane
: shutter causes a lot of vibration. Is this a big
: problem? Anything I can do about it?
: Gene Johnson
Actually, I think most of the vibration comes when
the shutter comes to a stop. There is a little bit
of torque when you trip it, but not uncontrollable.
Tuck your elbows in tight and get a good solid
grip and it should work fine.
With a 75mm lens, anything over 1/125 should be
hand-holdable.