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SpeedGraphicBeginner
Joined: 09 Aug 2001
Posts: 13
PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2002 11:07 pm

Hello Everybody,
I want to change rangefinder cams for my TOP mounted rangefinder on my Crown Graphic. Is this a "do it yourself" job? Or is this a job for a technician? I have a 127mm cam I want to install so I can use that focal length with the rangefinder. It presently has the cam for a 135mm lens. I am careful but don't want to start a job I can't finish.
bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001
Posts: 577
PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2002 11:46 pm

I have instructions with photos for changing cams!
email me
bsaunders1@bak.rr.com
Bert
SpeedGraphicBeginner
Joined: 09 Aug 2001
Posts: 13
PostPosted: Fri May 10, 2002 4:32 pm

Thanks Bert,
Your information on installing the new cam really helped! Turned out to be easy. I also had the matching distance scale for the cam so was in business pretty quick! Many thanks to you!
Best regards,
Bob P. (as a youngster lived in Shafter, CA not far from Bakersfield)
SpeedGraphicBeginner
Joined: 09 Aug 2001
Posts: 13
PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2002 5:00 pm

To Everybody,
The information I received from Bert was pretty helpful! A very easy job as it turned out. Thanks VERRRY much!
Robert P.
npowroz
Joined: 28 May 2002
Posts: 8
PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2002 3:08 am

Any chance that you no longer have a use for that 135mm cam? My Crown has a 135mm lens, but seems to be otherwise set up for a 127mm. I know that the rangefinder is out of whack with the lens, and it's been verified that the bed scale is for a 127.

If you'd be willing to part with the cam, I'd be interested. Failing that, if you would be willing to scan it or photograph it (contact print it?) then I could use the pattern to make one for my rangefinder.

Cheers
Norm
SpeedGraphicBeginner
Joined: 09 Aug 2001
Posts: 13
PostPosted: Fri Jun 07, 2002 8:09 pm

Dear Norm,
Would have, but already gave the cam&distance scale in trade to a local party! Sorry!
Best regards,
Bob P.
Try Mr. Fred Lustig of Nevada. He has been helpful to me in the past!
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