[LargeFormat] Re: 4x5 2D

[Clive Warren]

At 14:13 17/12/00 -0800, Les Newcomer wrote:
>Lee Carmichael wrote:
> >
>   I have a 2D 8x10
> > here that I am refinishing for a friend and it is set up the same way.  I
> > have never seen a 2D 4x5.
>
>
>I've been doing some research and have pretty much concluded that the
>Folmer Graflex Crown View camera is a 4x5 2D. The camera is
>incrementally smaller than a 5x7 so the backs won't interchange.  While
>I haven't been carefull watching, I would be suprised Kodak didn't make
>a 4x5 back for the 5x7 2D.

Am not familiar with the Crown View - always thought that it was a monorail 
camera having never seen one. Do you have a web site URL which shows a 
picture of it?

I was surprised also - thought that 4x5 and 5x7 backs were an option for 
the 2D. The backs on the Specialist Model 2 are held on with two thumb 
screws which locate in brass inserts in the rear standard. There are four 
inserts which allows you to rotate the backs.

The whole camera is very solid and has the most rigid setup of all my 
cameras except the MPP 4x5 when I remember to tighten all the locking 
clamps properly :-)  I would imagine that the Specialist Model 2 is heavier 
than the 2D and is certainly heavier than a Korona 5x7.  Although it is 
heavier, it is so well designed that it actually feels easier to carry than 
the Korona as it folds up very compactly - if that makes any sense :-)

The camera came with a Kodak Ektar 203mm lens, which is what first 
attracted me to look at it.  Will probably try it out over the holidays 
using the half-plate back for 5x7.

All the best,
                 Clive   http://www.f32.net
                         Large Format Travel and Stock Photography