Posted by Les Newcomer on November 13, 2000 at 20:02:06:
I'm trying to gather a data base to see any correlations
between serial numbers and the Manufacturing Date Code
that appeared on Pacemaker cameras from about 1959-60
till???
So if any of you would like to participate please send
me an email lnphoto@imsi.net (no need to fill the
helpboard up with data posts, and this time I linked my
name with my email address).
The info I'm lookin for is:
The Serial number on the camera bed.
The build code. A 3 digit alpha numeric code such as
D4A. These are found either on the under side of the
cross part of the focus rail or on the left inside wall
of the body- opposite where a Kalart rangefinder would
go.
The size of the camera (2x3, 3x4, 4x5).
Whether or not it has a Kalart (side) or Graflex (top
rangefinder.
Whether or not the camera has an original Xenar 135 lens
(Crown Special)
I'm not limiting this to one camera per person, so those
of you who have more Speed and Crown Graphics than
Florida has retirees, please send the info on all of the
cameras.
Thanks for all of your help. I hope to be able to post
or at least pass on the information if there are any
trends.