[LargeFormat] Auto Graflex RB Model Identification

[Stuart Phillips]

Interesting cameras. But strange that he would produce such beautiful
cameras and then shoot such strange pictures. Even of their type they are
somewhat pedestrian!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "philip lambert" <philip.lambert@ntlworld.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Auto Graflex RB Model Identification


> I took the camera out on
> > Sunday whilst scouting for additional venues for the forthcoming Fall
> > Large Format workshop. It is a delight to use and set up is instant.
> > Once the rotating back detent is sorted out it will be a joy to use
> > handheld.
> >
> > Using the Graflex on a tripod was an interesting experience -
> > everything seems fine until you open the chimney viewing hood and
> > realise that you need a step ladder to use it :-)
> >
> > Luckily it has a Graflok back and the GG is also useful for fine
> > focusing on a tripod. I did forget to check for focus shift on the
> > last shot - this was at f22 so I am expecting that the there may be
> > focus problems for that shot. Does the amount of focus shift from an
> > unconverted Series VII Protar depend on the focal length of the lens
> > when closing down to smaller apertures?
>
> If you are interested in LF cameras with a difference, there is a
> nice-looking Rayment 5x4 mahogany TLR
> to see  on
> http://www.raymentkirbyphotography.co.uk/Cameras.html.
>
> You get all the interest of a 1930's idea with modern lenses that don't
> change focus as you stop down.  Price?
>
> Philip
>
>
>
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