Posted by Alec on November 09, 2000 at 07:19:10:
In Reply to: Will Graflex XL Lens work with a Crown Graphic? posted by lance on November 09, 2000 at 07:05:28:: Will lens such as the ZEISS PLANAR 80mm F2.8 - GRAFLEX
: XL work with a Crown Graphic?
Yes, it most certainly will work with a 23 Crown, Speed or Century. I had one and used it for many years. Be aware it will only cover up to 6x7 however, not 6x9. Oh, you can get an image at the larger format, but the corners won't be sharp. Found that out the hard way!
: Will they fit or can they be made to fit a Crown
: Graphic's lens board?
Yes. All you do is remove the lens/shutter from the focusing
ring, keeping the retaining ring. Have the new lensboard bored to
the correct size and mount it. Using it is relatively easy. First,
to mount it on the camera, you will have to unscrew the rear
element because it is larger than the lensboard. Just screw it in
from the back. I'll never forget having Graflex do this for me [a
FEW years ago]. I had seen a Graflex salesman [rare] with one and I
wanted one. At first they told me it couldn't be done, but they
played with it and it worked. They called me to report their
success. Once mounted, the lens can be left on the camera and it
will close with it mounted.
: If so, my next question is where can I get spare lens
: boards?
Try Stephen Shuart.
: thanks,
: la
Anytime. Sorry I was so verbose [aren't all of us attorneys?] but that brought back fond memories. BTW, that setup makes Great pics, and you really have a good looking camera as well because the name GRAFLEX is engraved on the shutter ring. If you do it, let me know and I'll tell you the correct focusing scale number to look for.