Flash on 1925 Graflex/Speed Graphic Press Cameras


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Posted by Paul on October 16, 2000 at 14:14:39:

I have been asked what type of camera a 1925 press
photographer would have used, and my first thought was
a Graflex or early Speed Graphic. Sound right?

Then, I wondered how the early press photog would have
illuminated his subject - were attached flashguns
available yet, or would an auxiliary off-camera flash
device have been necessary? What would the flash have
used for light? Magnesium? A bulb?

Help, please!

Paul
http://www.boxcameras.com
Culver City, CA




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