Adapting Polaroid 127mm modern lens/shutter combo


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Posted by Sandy on September 27, 2000 at 01:31:12:

I am thinking of using shutter/lens combo from a
Polaroid 180 camera, on a 4X5 Spd Graphic,( Focal Plane
shutter does not work>)

The new lens is a 127mm Rodenstock-YSAREX 4.7 which
works beautifully with polaroid 3.25" X 4.25" Film.

1. Will this lens cover 4X5?
2. Is this a quality lens?
3. Can I calibrate the rangefiner? Is it hard to do?
(The press camera has an old Wollensak 127mm lens
now) I have never used this camera.
4. Where can I find propper info for this changeover?

The reason I am planning the change-over is the
electronic sync problem.

I do believe I will mostly use this camera with a roll-
film-back. Altho I would occasionaly like to use 4X5.

THANX -- SANDY




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