Graflex Speed Graphic Special Help

[pelican]

I'll be having my Graflex 4x5 Speed Graphic Special CLAed on Monday. Problem is: don't know how to use this camera. This camera was from my late Dad.

Could anyone share where to download the owner's manual for this camera? Thanks in advance.

 

[pelican]

Google search showed zero result.

 

[rtphotos]

Check Michael Butkus' webpage for the manual:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/large_format.htm

And for a ton of information on graflex cameras, checkout:

http://www.graflex.org/

If you have specific questions about your camera, post them here. One of the experts will help.

good luck on your shooting with your father's 4x5! 🙂
rt

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Graflex.org is a great source of info on the SG

The camera requires a good developed routine to operate. I've used a Crown and a Speed Graphic so far (not with sheetfilm but roll film and Polaroid attachments) and I've shot a fair number of blanks due to forgetting some settings like opening either the front or rear shutters or removing the darkslide...d'oh.
I've gotten better, but it still happens, especially if I try to rush things...so the rule is take it slow every time.

Good luck,. 🙂