[LargeFormat] Elgeet Update

[tripspud]

Hi John,

    Sure, post the pictures of your setup for us.
I'm interested because this would allow the
use of any barrel lens.

Thanks!

Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net

John Moore wrote:

> > From: tripspud <tripspud@transbay.net>
> > Subject: Re:  [LargeFormat] Elgeet Update
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> > I'm also considering having the third lens
> > board that I've got setup with a Packard shutter.
> > I've never had one of these.  My lens boards are 4
> > inch square.  Is that large enough?  What sizes do
> > these type shutters come in?  What should I look for
>
> > or ask about when considering buying?  Can different
>
> > barrel lenses be attached and interchanged
> > conviently?
>
> > Thanks all!
> > Rich Lahrson
> > Berkeley, California
> > tripspud@transbay.net
>
> Rich, I have a couple of Packard shutters, the
> smallest one I have is 4" square with a 2" opening.
> I'm not sure that would fit on the back of a 4" board
> & still mount inside the camera... that would depend
> on the opening on the front standard.
>
> I also have them in 4-1/2 with a 2-1/4" opening;
> 4-3/4" with a 2-1/2" opening & a 5-1/4" with a 2-3/4"
> opening.
>
> They come in smaller & larger sizes, so there are 2
> that should fit on your 4" board: 3-1/4  with a 1-1/2"
> opening & a 3-1/2  with a 1-3/4" opening.
>
> As for interchanging lenses, that can be done a number
> of ways: 1) standardizing on a barrel size- hard to do
> with some of these older lenses, 2) using a velcro
> system on the back of the lensboards & the front of
> the Packard shutter, 3) mounting the shutter inside of
> the front standard. I have a B&J Rembrandt Portrait
> that had a Packard mounted with clips. It also has an
> attachment drilled through the standard that provides
> the connection for the air tube. Let me know if you'd
> like me to take a couple of pics of it & post them.
>
> If you'd like to pick up a new one, as well as the
> accessories for them, take a look here:
> http://www.hubphoto.com/packard-shutters.htm.
>
> John Moore