Question about Crown Graphic 4x5

It seems to me the Xenar would have enough coverage for the minimal movements of the Crown Graphic. Have you actually tried it and run out of movements?

Many f/7.7 203mm Ektars fit in a 34mm hole, and provide about a 200mm image circle. My late version of this fine lens in a Graphic shutter requires a 39mm hole.

BetterSense said:

It seems to me the Xenar would have enough coverage for the minimal movements of the Crown Graphic. Have you actually tried it and run out of movements?

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Not yet. I hope you are right but based on lens info Xenar 135mm has no spare coverage for shift movement. I am going to do some test shots today so I shall find out.

Jim Jones said:

Many f/7.7 203mm Ektars fit in a 34mm hole, and provide about a 200mm image circle. My late version of this fine lens in a Graphic shutter requires a 39mm hole.

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Ektar 203mm is within my preferred FL (165-210) and is not expensive either. I am sure I can widen the hole if I have to.

Talking about lensboard, 34mm hole is for Copal #0 (34.7mm) shutter, right?
So if I look for lens with Copal #0 shutter it'll fit.
And avoid bulky lens as mentioned before ..

Lens boards are fairly inexpensive and widely available. I wouldn't limit myself by the need to fit the board you have.

Dan