Re[2]: [LargeFormat] MF + movements

[Frantisek Vlcek]

pL> Dear Frantisek
pL> A 2x3 Speed Graphic is cheap, small and light compared with most field
[...]
pL> with the camera but I used the ground glass invariably. Lensboards (lens
pL> panels) are tiny but I contrived a sunken one for a 65mm Angulon: the
pL> bellows were tight and rising front restricted.  A 90mm Angulon permitted
pL> rising, drop, tilt and limited cross front.  No back movements. I haven't
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Dear Philip, I have another question about your old 23 Speed - you
said earlier that you contrived a sunken lensboard for 65 angulon. Can
you please give me more details on movements (I guess not much
movement was possible, but how not much?) with the 65 angulon on it?
Was it possible to use rise enough to converge verticals in buildings?
Was it possible to use tilt to get more DOF in landscapes (is it
Scheimpfulg?)? I did a web search but I didn't find the most essential
information - about using the camera. I found lots on history and
features, but almost nothing wrt which lenses are usable on it with
what movements etc. And when one would buy used and propably via ebay,
this information is essential to know beforehand. So thank you very
much for anything!
BTW, I thought more about Speed vs. Century (no focal-plane shutter),
although the 2nd accepts supposedly even 47mm SA and 35 Apo Grandagon,
such super-sides are out of my budget anyway. The best I can hope for
financially would be a 65 plain Angulon, which is still plenty wide on
6x9cm I think. Also, the Speed goes for less then the Century, and if
it has at least one 'moment' exposure plus bulb working, I can use
barreled lenses easily as you said.

Best regards,
     Frantisek