Horseman LE45

I just bought a used Horseman LE 45 in decent condition. I realized two small things and maybe someone here has an idea/ opinion or suggestion what I should do.

While shifting is really smooth, tilting the back standard takes some force. The knob seems to be worn a little, but even if I loosen it's not easy to tilt.

I also recognized that the front standard is slightly off by 2 mm to the back standard. Not sure if that will have any effect on the quality?

Is there a good repair place in L.A. that might be able to check the screws on a large format camera?

Thanks & have a good day
Sven

Sven_Doornkaat said:

I also recognized that the front standard is slightly off by 2 mm to the back standard. Not sure if that will have any effect on the quality?

Is there a good repair place in L.A. that might be able to check the screws on a large format camera?

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If you mean the front standard is not parallel to the back by 2mm that is a major deal. My Horseman FA was off by sub-millimeter amounts and it would throw one side of a horizon out of focus with a wide (90 or smaller) lens. On the Horseman FA the front detents are adjustable. I suspect the LE has an adjustments on the detents also.

I use a laser pointer to align it. Bounce the laser off the ground glass and see where it lands (with the lens off). Then put the lens on and bounce off a microscope slide or something like that held on the front rim of the lens. Make sure the laser beam lands on the same spot. Adjust the detents to zero it.

Thanks. I will contact the seller to get it repaired.