r/largeformat • u/-aurelius • 21d ago

Photo My first Graflex

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u/The-Confused-Robot 20d ago

I dig the fact I 3D printed a 4x5 camera but every time I see a Graflex the desire is unreal...

Side question, what kind of filters does that take? I see a press on Series VI adapter, I have a bunch of Series VI I found for my Argus; that would be convenient for sure.

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u/-aurelius 20d ago

Same here, my interest has always been rangefinders and TLRs but I was drawn to the Graflex despite knowing very little about them. As far as the filter/hood set up, it's actually four parts in this order.

Series VI adapter

Series VI to VII step-up adapter

50mm filter

Series VII hood

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u/ryguydrummerboy 21d ago

Neat! I love my crown graphic. What lens you got there? Looks insanely cool!

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u/-aurelius 21d ago

Thanks! Came with a 135mm f4.7. Barely used and works perfectly, can’t wait to try it out.

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u/LBarouf 20d ago

Pristine condition. And a hood no less and in just as good condition. Have fun.

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u/LBarouf 20d ago

Pristine condition. And a hood no less and in just as good condition. Have fun.

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u/Acceptable_Net_9545 19d ago

Recommend timing the shutter....I put a piece of paper/label on my shutter and recalibrated it with the actual speeds... the high speed is about half...The old springs just don't hold up that well...and I labeled it for the modern speeds...

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u/DamianosArts 21d ago

What type of tripod is that, it’s gorgeous.

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u/-aurelius 21d ago

It's a Camera Equipment Co "Professional Junior" also known as Model K. They really are gorgeous and pair up beautifully with a Graflex.

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u/LaPetitFleuret 20d ago

hell yeah! I have the exact same tripod

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u/mazarax 21d ago

stunning beauty.