P3D Re: Stereo Graphic

[Rob <lilindn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>   I found a Graflex 135 Stereo Camera on
> eBay, and bought it for what I thought was a good deal, around $100.  I
> didn't realize, however, didn't even think, that it may not have an
> adjustable shutter.  It has "I" and "B", I assume for "Instant" and
> "Bulb."  The apeteur settings seems to be okay, it goes from f/4 to
> f/16.  The hot shoe seems slightly smaller than a regular hot shoe, and
> my flashes won't fit.  Anyone shoot with this camera, and if so what
> type of flash will fit it?  Also, what is the shutter speed? 1/125
> maybe?

   Much slower than that.  I'm not sure if its 1/50 or 1/30.


> And, what is this dial on the top with two settings, "R" and L

   Not sure.  Load and Rewind, perhaps?

   The Stereo Graphic was one of few "point and shoot" stereo cameras, whereas
most had shutter, apeture and focus settings, the Graphic has only an apeture
setting, with a fixed shutter speed and focus (in fact, the lenses are focused for
different distances, so that if a subject is out of focus in one lens, it could be
in focus in the other!)
   Ignore the "Bright, Hazy....etc" settings on the apeture dial - they are
written for Kodachrome made before 1962 - speed of ASA (now ISO) 10 (!).
   You'll need a slow film, e.g. Velvia or Kodachrome 25, a 100 speed slide film
in sunny daylight would exceed the mechanical limits of the camera!
   Rob
   "Everything I have is Y1.96K compliant"


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