Gari said:Hi folks, I am almost finished with a 612 project using an old Kodak autographic.
David A. Goldfarb said:Haven't tried a Ross Xpres myself, but post some sample shots. I'm curious.
Um, David, my Ensign Selfix 820 has a coated front-cell focusing 105/3.8 Xpres. Not as sharp, even when used carefully, as the uncoated 101/4.5 Ektar I use on my Graphics, so the Selfix usually stays in the drawer. I'm not as sensitive to types of blur as many here, don't see anything remarkable about the pictures I've taken with the Selfix.David A. Goldfarb said:Haven't tried a Ross Xpres myself, but post some sample shots. I'm curious.
Mongo said:I'm almost done with a similar conversion of a Kodak Autographic 3A. The Anuglon 90mm f/6.8 fits just fine. Any old Angulon or similar lens (I believe you could get 90mm Optars with similar specs) should work just fine.
I put a thin piece of sponge behind a piece of Delrin that's been carefully sanded on the edges, with this assembly glued to the back of the camera. The sponge provides a bit of pressure without crushing the film...sort of like a pressure plate on a big spring. (Note that the left and right edges of the Delrin were sanded so the backing paper could get onto the plastic without bunching up...when I first tried this this a piece of Delrin I'd just cut out and not sanded, the paper backing would catch on the corner of the plastic.)nsmith01tx said:I've had a 3A sitting in my closet for a couple of years now waiting for me to get around to working on it. Have you seen Dead Link Removed ?
He recommends glueing a thin sheet of glass in the back to keep the film flat ... did you do anything like that, or just use 120 film as-is?
Nathan
Gari said:Hi folks, I am almost finished with a 612 project using an old Kodak autographic. I have sorted the mask for the film plane and converted it to take 120 film, the lens is proving to be a problem. I have a 90 schnieder from my LF that I planned to use as I use it less and less in that format, but it is too long, it wont fit into the body when folded. I have thought of getting an old MF folder such as Agfa Isolette etc and seeing if I can remove the lense to make fit, thought you guys might have a suggestion or two with this before I commit to canabalising an old camera!! depth of body is 40/45cm.
Gari
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