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===Body=== | ===Body=== | ||
| − | There are three different camera bodies available. The most well known is the XL or XLRF with rangefinder focusing. The XL | + | There are three different camera bodies available. The most well known is the XL or XLRF with rangefinder focusing. The '''XL Standard''' or '''XLS''' body is similar to the RF version but without range finder focusing. Optional finders can be attached if desired. The '''XL Super Wide''' or '''XLSW''' body is similar to the XLS without a built-in finder but the depth is decreased and designed to uses the 47mm Schneider lens. |
===Lens=== | ===Lens=== | ||
| − | A variety of companies manufactured lenses for the | + | A variety of companies manufactured lenses for the system. [[Rodenstock]], [[Zeiss]], and [[Schneider]] lenses were made. Each lens contains a shutter, a majority of them were [[Synchro-Compur]] shutters with a maximum shutter speed of either 1/400 or 1/500 of a sec. |
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
| − | The back of the camera can accept either the [[Polaroid]] instant pack film holder or a Graflok adapter. Film holders with Graflok back my then be attached. Roll film options include 120 film backs covering 6x9, 6x7, 6x6 and a 70mm film back (6x7) is also available. Sheet film in size 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" can also be used. | + | The back of the camera can accept either the [[Polaroid]] instant pack film holder or a [[Graflok]] adapter. Film holders with Graflok back my then be attached. Roll film options include [[120 film]] backs covering 6x9, 6x7, 6x6 and a [[70mm film]] back (6x7) is also available. Sheet film in size 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" can also be used. |
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==Links == | ==Links == | ||
| − | * [http://arukucamera.net/GraflexXL.html Graflex XL at Aruku Camera] | + | * [http://arukucamera.net/GraflexXL.html Graflex XL] at [http://arukucamera.net/index.html Aruku Camera] |
| − | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/graflex/graflex_xl/graflex_xl.htm Graflex XL instruction manuals] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] |
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| XL with RF image by Yefei He (Image rights) |
The XL is a medium format, modular press camera system from Graflex, introduced 1965. It was the last camera designed by the company.
Body
There are three different camera bodies available. The most well known is the XL or XLRF with rangefinder focusing. The XL Standard or XLS body is similar to the RF version but without range finder focusing. Optional finders can be attached if desired. The XL Super Wide or XLSW body is similar to the XLS without a built-in finder but the depth is decreased and designed to uses the 47mm Schneider lens.
Lens
A variety of companies manufactured lenses for the system. Rodenstock, Zeiss, and Schneider lenses were made. Each lens contains a shutter, a majority of them were Synchro-Compur shutters with a maximum shutter speed of either 1/400 or 1/500 of a sec.
Film
The back of the camera can accept either the Polaroid instant pack film holder or a Graflok adapter. Film holders with Graflok back my then be attached. Roll film options include 120 film backs covering 6x9, 6x7, 6x6 and a 70mm film back (6x7) is also available. Sheet film in size 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" can also be used.
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| XLSW image by Justin Low (Image rights) |
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