Crown Graphic Camera

[Barney]

I noticed a sticky shutter blade on the Optar 105mm lens so I have bought a Fujinon W 105mm F5.6 to replace it.

Will I need the adjust the stops? And how would I check them anyway ? Is there a procedure?

 

[Ian Grant]

If you are using the range finder, focus with the Optar on a set object, lock the focus bed, switch to the Fujinon, If the focus is off loosen two stops, and move them forward, then move the front standard until in focus, Lock in position then move the focus stops back against the foot of the front standard.

You must not use the focus adjustment while doing this. Maybe with a fine black marker draw a line across the track rail and bed, ti show the correct alignment for that distance.

Ian

 

[Barney]

If you are using the range finder, focus with the Optar on a set object, lock the focus bed, switch to the Fujinon, If the focus is off loosen two stops, and move them forward, then move the front standard until in focus, Lock in position then move the focus stops back against the foot of the front standard.

You must not use the focus adjustment while doing this. Maybe with a fine black marker draw a line across the track rail and bed, ti show the correct alignment for that distance.

Ian

Thanks Ian,

I have found another problem now that I am getting into it, the small hinge at the runner, one side is detached but the pin is in the hole preventing me from re siting the bracket . Is the hole housing the pin through or blind ?

 

[Ian Grant]

I think it should go right through..

Ian