Haven't Used It Yet, But ...

[wlewisiii]

I got back my front standard for my Crown Graphic. I'd bought a spare front standard a while ago to modify but couldn't justify the cost of the tools for one project. Then I found a guy up the block with a machine shop. $25 later I'm set

As shown in the bad digital snaps, the sides were drilled a little bit to give tilt in both directions:



& the underside ground on quite a bit to allow swing:



but the front is now capable of full movements unlike most Graflex cameras.



This isn't really a capability I've been missing, reallly, but it is something I have been wanting learn to make use of.  And, frankly, it's not like I can afford any other LF camera anytime soon, so my little hacked together Crown Graphic field camera can do just a little bit more. Hopefully I can find some time tomorow to set up a still life to practice a couple of sheets on.

William

[Scott]

That's really cool, William.

[radiophoto]

Shootin' round corners!  Wow, what a great idea.  Good luck with this, William, I'd love to see an example of a round-the-corner shot.

[LarryD]

Looks like you may need to upgrade to a 4x5 enlarger or a newer and more expensive scanner... Did I mention I have an Omaga D 4x5 that is just collecting dust?

[wlewisiii]

Heh. My wife's birthday present to me is a year's membership at the UW Student Union. They have a full wet darkroom just waiting for me & my 4x5 negs Bigger problem is affording the paper I want to try http://www.michaelandpaula.com/mp/newpaper.html

[LarryD]

Work with Foma ans Ilford first....

[br1078lum]

I always wanted to do that with a Graphic, but I got rid of mine.  Maybe, one of these days...

PF

[wlewisiii]

Work with Foma ans Ilford first....

I was going to make a smart crack about neither making a contact paper. Then I decided to check... I'm just now coming up for air  

It seems there is a new silver chlorate contact paper from Foma. $32 per 25 as opposed to $50 per 25. Combined with Arista.EDU ultra 100 and some Pyrocat HD & Amidol I might just be able to afford learning this process.

PF, this camera is not something that the folks in Rochester would recognize LOL but I like it. I did almost sell it off earlier this year. Fortunately  for me, no one bit :eek:

[br1078lum]

Will, let me know when you make the back do the same thing.  I know you're thinking about it.

PF

[LarryD]

Glad you checked....