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| − | The camera is notable for its unusual "inverted V" three-sided monorail, which makes the camera nearly impossible to use without the original Graflex tripod head or a reasonable imitation. <ref>According to [ | + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/airchinapilot/4869830051/in/pool-camerawiki |
| + | |image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4869830051_12ddf34e71.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= Graflex Graphic View (I) | ||
| + | |image_by= Keith Loh | ||
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| + | In 1940 or 1941 Folmer [[Graflex]] followed the Corona View field-type camera with a full studio camera, the '''Graphic View,''' at a price of $97.50 USD<ref>[http://www.graflex.org/articles/graphic-view/GraphicView.html Gerald Pierce, graflex.org]</ref>. (Equivalent cost in 2008 would be $1,451.11.<ref>[http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl based on 1941/2008 CPI]</ref>) | ||
| + | The camera is notable for its unusual "inverted V" three-sided monorail, which makes the camera nearly impossible to use without the original Graflex tripod head or a reasonable imitation. <ref>According to [https://web.archive.org/web/20090416051041/https://www.waterbirch.com/photo/graphicview/graphicview.htm Michael Crowell] (archived), the Bogen/Manfrotto 3299 quick release tripod adapter makes a reliable substitute.</ref> | ||
===Movements=== | ===Movements=== | ||
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| + | |image= http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4177/33817983504_3483c8214b_m_d.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= Graphic View I | ||
| + | |image_by= Ralph Lundvall | ||
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Movements are standard for a monorail-type view camera: | Movements are standard for a monorail-type view camera: | ||
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*Swing (12°) | *Swing (12°) | ||
| − | The View Graphic has a maximum bellows extension of 12", and a minimum of 3 1/2". The distinctive red bellows (made of some sort of coated canvas?) are not designed for removal or replacement; there were a few of the View Graphic cameras made with black bellows for the US Military (and released to consumers near the end of the View II run.)<ref>[ | + | The View Graphic has a maximum bellows extension of 12", and a minimum of 3 1/2". The distinctive red bellows (made of some sort of coated canvas?) are not designed for removal or replacement; there were a few of the View Graphic cameras made with black bellows for the US Military (and released to consumers near the end of the View II run.)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090416051041/https://www.waterbirch.com/photo/graphicview/graphicview.htm Michael S. Crowell] (archived)</ref> |
| + | <br>A matching '''bellows lens hood''' was made to be attached to the front standard, it was hinged and could be swung up for access to the lens/shutter. | ||
===Backs=== | ===Backs=== | ||
| − | The Graphic View was available with both the [[Graflex back]] and [[ | + | The Graphic View was available with both the [[Graflex Speed Graphic#Graflex|Graflex back]] and [[Graflex Speed Graphic#Graphic|spring back]]. [[Graflex Speed Graphic#Graflok|Graflok back]]s are not original to the Graphic View, but have been retrofitted in some cases. |
| − | The View | + | The Graphic View is easy to change from [[Landscape format|Landscape]] to [[Portrait format|Portrait]]: simply remove the back and re-attach in the desired orientation. The only size made in both models was 4×5 inch. |
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==Graphic View II== | ==Graphic View II== | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/mfobrien/5655953383/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5655953383_22077a80b8.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= Graphic View II | ||
| + | |image_by= Mark O'Brien | ||
| + | |image_rights= wp | ||
| + | }} | ||
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Graflex followed the successful Graphic View with the Graphic View II In 1949, making a number of slight changes: | Graflex followed the successful Graphic View with the Graphic View II In 1949, making a number of slight changes: | ||
*the View II has a slightly different "mottled silver" finish (to the original matte grey) on painted metal surfaces. | *the View II has a slightly different "mottled silver" finish (to the original matte grey) on painted metal surfaces. | ||
*the View II tilts the front standard on the optical axis of the lens, rather than from the base of the standard. | *the View II tilts the front standard on the optical axis of the lens, rather than from the base of the standard. | ||
*The the View II has a maximum bellows extension of 16" (with a four-inch longer monorail.) | *The the View II has a maximum bellows extension of 16" (with a four-inch longer monorail.) | ||
| − | *After 1955, the View II was offered with the | + | *After 1955, the View II was offered with the Graflok back as a standard feature. |
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| − | + | {{Flickr_image | |
| − | + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/90900361@N08/8359980153/in/pool-camerawiki | |
| − | + | |image= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8359980153_c8927eebf6.jpg | |
| − | + | |image_align= left | |
| + | |image_text= Graphic View II | ||
| + | |image_by= Geoff Harrisson | ||
| + | |image_rights= wp | ||
| + | }} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | Gerald Pierce's [http://www.graflex.org/articles/graphic-view/GraphicView.html | + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/graflex/graphic_view/graphic_view.htm Graphic View user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
| − | + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/graflex/graflex_view_ii/graflex_view_ii.htm Graphic View II user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | |
| + | *Gerald Pierce's [http://www.graflex.org/articles/graphic-view/GraphicView.html Graphic View] and [http://www.graflex.org/articles/graphic-view/GraphicViewII.html Graphic View II] pages on Graflex.org | ||
| + | *Michael S. Crowell's [https://web.archive.org/web/20090416051041/https://www.waterbirch.com/photo/graphicview/graphicview.htm Graphic View II page] (archived). | ||
| + | *[http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=45541401@N03&q=graphic%20view Graphic View] details by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterlerman/ Peter M Lerman] on Flickr | ||
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| + | [[Category:View cameras]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Monorail cameras]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Graflex|Graphic View]] | ||
| + | [[Category:G|Graphic View Graflex]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:17, 1 October 2022
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| Graflex Graphic View (I) image by Keith Loh (Image rights) |
In 1940 or 1941 Folmer Graflex followed the Corona View field-type camera with a full studio camera, the Graphic View, at a price of $97.50 USD[1]. (Equivalent cost in 2008 would be $1,451.11.[2]) The camera is notable for its unusual "inverted V" three-sided monorail, which makes the camera nearly impossible to use without the original Graflex tripod head or a reasonable imitation. [3]
Contents
Movements
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| Graphic View I image by Ralph Lundvall (Image rights) |
Movements are standard for a monorail-type view camera:
Front standard only:
- Rise and fall (3 5/8")
Both Standards:
- Shift (5/8")
- Tilt (26°)
- Swing (12°)
The View Graphic has a maximum bellows extension of 12", and a minimum of 3 1/2". The distinctive red bellows (made of some sort of coated canvas?) are not designed for removal or replacement; there were a few of the View Graphic cameras made with black bellows for the US Military (and released to consumers near the end of the View II run.)[4]
A matching bellows lens hood was made to be attached to the front standard, it was hinged and could be swung up for access to the lens/shutter.
Backs
The Graphic View was available with both the Graflex back and spring back. Graflok backs are not original to the Graphic View, but have been retrofitted in some cases.
The Graphic View is easy to change from Landscape to Portrait: simply remove the back and re-attach in the desired orientation. The only size made in both models was 4×5 inch.
Graphic View II
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| Graphic View II image by Mark O'Brien (Image rights) |
Graflex followed the successful Graphic View with the Graphic View II In 1949, making a number of slight changes:
- the View II has a slightly different "mottled silver" finish (to the original matte grey) on painted metal surfaces.
- the View II tilts the front standard on the optical axis of the lens, rather than from the base of the standard.
- The the View II has a maximum bellows extension of 16" (with a four-inch longer monorail.)
- After 1955, the View II was offered with the Graflok back as a standard feature.
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| Graphic View II image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Gerald Pierce, graflex.org
- ↑ based on 1941/2008 CPI
- ↑ According to Michael Crowell (archived), the Bogen/Manfrotto 3299 quick release tripod adapter makes a reliable substitute.
- ↑ Michael S. Crowell (archived)
Links
- Graphic View user manual at Butkus.org
- Graphic View II user manual at Butkus.org
- Gerald Pierce's Graphic View and Graphic View II pages on Graflex.org
- Michael S. Crowell's Graphic View II page (archived).
- Graphic View details by Peter M Lerman on Flickr
