Posted by Les on January 01, 2001 at 12:14:25:
In Reply to: speed graphic ss number, Mfg date posted by Dave Witherell on December 31, 2000 at 18:15:37:
: Greetings,
: If anyone can tell me the year my speed graphic was
: manufactured I would appreciate it. Secondly, does
: any one have any experience using a modern lens on the
: graphic. Ex. Replacing the existing 135mm Optar,
: which is none too sharp, with a 135mm Nikor? Will the
Looks like the camera was made in 1948.
: range finder still work?
From the date I'm guessing you have a Kalart rangefinder. These can be adjusted to the new Nikor and should be a very good upgrade. If you have a Hugo rangefinder then your sunk as these are as upgradable as a Pentium 186.
: thanks.
: Dave Witherell