Posted by Kent on September 05, 2000 at 23:26:16:
In Reply to: Re: Miniature Speed Graphic posted by Les on September 05, 2000 at 21:04:58:
Dear Les -
Thank you so much for your help! You've answered the
question
I began with which was whether this camera was a Miniature Speed
Graphic (1939 - 1946)
or if it was a Pacemaker Speed Graphic (2x3) (1947 - 1970).
This is serial numnber is from the last year of production of
the
original 2¼ x 3¼ Miniature Speed Graphic. I wonder
now if this lens is original for this specimen
since you say this lens is typical of those from 1939 - 1940.
I was aware of the eyepiece attachment missing from the Kalart
Rangefinder but I was not aware it contained an optical
element.
Because of that and wanting a spare lensboard for a portrait lens
or a telephoto lens (~ 200 mm) I just bought another
Speed Graphic for parts. I hope to restore my Kalart and then
follow the instructions at Graflex.Org for adjusting the
finder.
Thank you so much again. I am so happy to know about this camera
and when it was built.
I can imagine Carl Zeiss Jena factory must have been a favorite
ally bombing site.
And I know now that my Zeiss lens comes from Nazi Germany and the
body is immediately post-war.
Kind regards,
Kent