Is a crown graphic like a Speed graphic but without the focal plane shutter?
THIS is the one that got me thinking about the whole thing. I saw it on but then I was too busy to buy it. Considering it came with a Zeiss tessar lens and 5 film holders, I figured you couldn't really go wrong.
What do you give up in terms of movements with a camera like this?
Are "field cameras" the kind that fold up into a box? Monorails have more movements but are harder to transport etc?
Is a crown graphic like a Speed graphic but without the focal plane shutter?
"I've been trying some still-lifey stuff and have been displeased with the results regarding sharpness and resolution."
"The idea of a nominally handholdable camera with a fast shutter and that folds up is quite appealing too since I hate tripods."
BTW a 127mm Ektar, which is a commonly found aboard Speeders and Crowns, is a first rate lens (just no wiggle room for movements, which old pacemaker and anny speeders don't have much of anyway) Even the older uncoated ones are pretty darn good IMHO.
What's that about solenoids?
They're pretty much useless today. They used to be used with the big flashbulb rigs to synch shutter with flash bulb.
Now, they mostly just get in the way....and look cool.
FWIW, I use mine every single time I shoot my Speed Graphic, either hand held or on a tripod. It acts as my shutter release 100% of the time. I trigger the shutter from the flash handle, not from the body release. It makes the whole thing smoother and more steady. They also are adjustable to allow you to time class M bulbs for use with an X-synch shutter, like my Supermatic X. All in all, they are very useful, IMO.
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