Gene,
Yes, the RB D has an "open" position for the focal plane, so you can use
lenses with leaf shutters if you like. I think this is true for most
Graflexes, other than maybe some of the early models.
The lens board on the D is 3 3/4" X 3 3/4", so there are size limitations
on what shutter mount lenses you can use. On the D, the board is recessed
back into the front of the camera, so even if you get the lens into the
camera, there is limited access to the shutter controls. I can't use a #3
Ilex, but #1 Copals or similar should be fine.
The RB Auto Graflex is a different design than most Graflexes. The front
of the camera folds down to make a bed, like a Speed Graphic. The front
standard is then out in the open so larger shutters will fit (although the
board itself is the same size as the D board). Also, the extension on an
Auto is long - approx. 18"+ is you want to use long focal length lenses. I
believe the minimum extension is less than a D, though. (Note, there was an
early Graflex model called an Auto that is not this design. It has to be a
RB Auto to have the fold down bed. Also, there was a 3 1/4" X 4 1/4" film
size RB Auto version, which you may want to avoid unless you enjoy cutting
down film.).
Leonard
At 05:18 PM 10/29/2001 -0800, you wrote:
>Roger and list,
>
>I also have some Graflex parts scattered about. Got to love those big
>focal plane shutters. Though, I think there was some discussion about
>the Speed Graphic type shutter, and the predominant opinion was that it
>was probably not possible. Does the RB D have a "wide open" slit in the
>curtain that works at speeds other than "T" ?
>
>Gene
>
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