Johnmcd
Well-known
Just picked a up Crown Graphic in great condition and I hope this isn't a silly question but...
When focusing using the ground glass at the rear, how do I set the lens to remain open?
The rangefinder on top works fine and this is how I will use it but I have no experience at all with this type of camera and all the 'how to's' I've read seem to take for granted that the lens is open.
It's actually a birthday present for my significant other but I'm the one who has to teach her how to use it. Have a couple of boxes of HP5 and FP4 to try out and a Yankee developing tank. Can't wait!
Any help, greatly appreciated.
Cheers - John
When focusing using the ground glass at the rear, how do I set the lens to remain open?
The rangefinder on top works fine and this is how I will use it but I have no experience at all with this type of camera and all the 'how to's' I've read seem to take for granted that the lens is open.
It's actually a birthday present for my significant other but I'm the one who has to teach her how to use it. Have a couple of boxes of HP5 and FP4 to try out and a Yankee developing tank. Can't wait!
Any help, greatly appreciated.
Cheers - John
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Now that's a very nice gift,
Depends on which shutter you have on the front of the camera some have a 'keep-open' button. With others you'll have to use the Time-setting. Be sure the focal plane shutter is open as well; 0 at indicator....if this particular camera has one that is.I'm not a 100% up to speed on Crown Graphics
Depends on which shutter you have on the front of the camera some have a 'keep-open' button. With others you'll have to use the Time-setting. Be sure the focal plane shutter is open as well; 0 at indicator....if this particular camera has one that is.I'm not a 100% up to speed on Crown Graphics
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ChrisN
Striving
Hi John - what lens have you got?
On the Kodak Ektar lens there's a silver push button on top, clockwise from the cocking lever. Press that in while releasing the shutter - that should hold it open. Cock the shutter again to release. Don't forget to open the aperture.
On the Kodak Ektar lens there's a silver push button on top, clockwise from the cocking lever. Press that in while releasing the shutter - that should hold it open. Cock the shutter again to release. Don't forget to open the aperture.
Johnmcd
Well-known
Thanks for the quick replies.
It doesn't have a rear shutter, so no dramas there.
The lens is a Scheider Kreuznach Xenar 135/4.7 with a Syncho Compur-P shutter. Doesn't appear to be an obvious button or lever to keep open.
John
It doesn't have a rear shutter, so no dramas there.
The lens is a Scheider Kreuznach Xenar 135/4.7 with a Syncho Compur-P shutter. Doesn't appear to be an obvious button or lever to keep open.
John
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
John ... I don't know if this info applies to your shutter but I'll post the pic anyway in case it's the same.
