Graflex 5x4 Super D with 200/2.5 Hektor lens

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Here are some test results from my first trial with this projector lens on my Graflex Super D. A friend of mine 3D printed the lens board. I've had my Super D modified to enable mounting lens boards to the front. This allows larger diameter lens to be used than the native lens board size. The rear element on this lens protrudes quite far backwards so it needs to sit quite far forward to clear the mirror. The downside is the furthest distance I can focus is approx 1.5 metres. Great for portraits but not much else.

The nice thing about a setup like this is how much attention it attracts from passers by. This is exactly what I hoped for and as a result I had plenty of willing volunteers to help me test this setup. Film used was Fomapan 400 rated at ISO 200, shadows placed on zone 3. Developed in Adox XT-3 stock.

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Nice blog Nas, might want to think about getting an SSL certificate to make it secure, had to jump through a few hoops to get the browser to accept it.
Thanks, Ian. Any suggestions on the best way to get the SSL thing? Thanks.
 
Thanks, Ian. Any suggestions on the best way to get the SSL thing? Thanks.
Usually, your hosting provider will supply you with a free Let's Encrypt Certificate and as you are using Wordpress for the blog, it will be easy to setup.

If you need help let me know
 
I love the velvet ruffle around the viewing hood - very designer fashion house chic!
 
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With a 3x4 Graflex you can get infinity focus with that lens.
 
With a 3x4 Graflex you can get infinity focus with that lens.
Indeed. I would have gone that route if 3x4 film wasn't pretty much extinct. I bought a box of 100 sheets before Shanghai stopped making sheet film but they're all mottled so I just use them for testing old film holders for light leaks. I've got a roll film back but I prefer larger negs if I'm going to lug a reflex camera about.
 
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