Posted by Les on May 02, 2001 at 15:07:13:
In Reply to: Re: Graflarger and Speed Graphic posted by Pete Gregar on May 02, 2001 at 14:32:26:
: Local camera shop has a D2 (crank style)
: setup for 4X5. Has 75mm lens. And other carrier for 120 film.
: $300 since it is local there is no shipping
: is this too high??
that depends on the lens. Schneider Componons Nikon nikor, are all top shelf, Componars are the next shelf down.
A 75mm lens will work for 2.25x2.25 but not 4x5. You'll need a lens in the 135-150mm range.
It was either Spirotone or Adorama that was selling a copy stand identical to the Graflarger stand.
I think the Graflarger was designed for 8x10s from the 127/135 lens that was on the camera with a little room to crop. Not much more than that. If you don't need the portabliity then the D2 is a much better outfit.