>This is a new camera, similar to Julian's but skinned in Mesquite, a
>desert hardwood. After trying to make three ground glass backs I broke
>down and bought one from Canham. One was with valve grinding compound,
>worked great, cuts very fast, but it was like looking through crushed
>ice, somewhat hard to focus. Sorry about the scan, print film, computer
>print and cheap scanner. One more bad layer and you would not be able to
>see it at all. Will update my web site soon.
>
>125mm F5.6 Fujinon from Badger, Polaroid 545i & Fuji Quickload back.
>Focus is from 1 meter to infinity. No light leaks and only one milling
>session to get the infinity focus correct. tim curry, tucson, az.
Is the screw below the lens for focusing?
Boy I miss building cameras. Particularly when I see the wonderful woods
that are being used. I have a bit of lacewood and lace wood veneer. That
should make a beautiful camera when I get the chance.
Mac
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