Graflex Graphic View II User manual

A Bubble Level
                        B* Reor tilt control lock knob
                              Lens Shode- Flosh brocket                    c C
                             mounting knob
                      D* Front tilt control lock knob
             E Reqr focusing knob qnd lock
               F Pon-tilt cqmero support clomp
                   G' Front focusing knob qnd lock


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              H Focusing Pqrrel clips
                                  l* Reor tilt control qrm
                       t*                         J* Reqr swing control lock knob
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                       K* Front tilt control qrm
                  K*
                              [* Rising front control knob
                       r*            M  Pqn-tilt control hqndle
                M
                                   ;,1* N* Front swing control lock knob
                           * Duqt-Left qnd Right sides.

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DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF VIEW CAMERA
A vierv camera is constructed to permit the lens and the film to be swung,
tilted and shifted. The effect produced by these movements can be used to
exaggerate perspective, correct distortion, and control focus. By remem-
bering 5 sirnple rules, the use of the vierv camera becomes easy-they
are: The front or lens movements control focus. The rear or film move-
ments control perspective. The swing movements control the horizontal
plane. The tilt movements control the vertical plane. The lateral shift
mo\/ements and the rising front are used to center the image on the film.
  The charts on pages 4 and 5 ilh-rstrate these basic movements. By
moving the controls in the opposite directions of those shown, a reverse
effect rvill be produced.
  Combinations of these movements can be used to provide control
both in the horizontal and vertical planes.
CONTROlS-Illustrations A and B show the control knobs-always
have the locks snug before making an exposure to prevent camera
movernent during exposure.
FOCUSING-The black knob controls focus, the adjacent silver knob
locks the position. To shift position quickly-pull out on the black knob
and slide forward or backward.
CENTERING MOVEMENTS-There are "click stop" positions which
center the swing and lateral shift adjustments. The tilt control arms
have interrnediate notched positions and thus lens and film positions
can be held parallel by using corresponding notches, front and rear.
                                                                              c'L'')RISING FRONT-To adjust rising front, push control       (illustra-                                                                                     ('L))tion B) IJlr and turn up or down as desired. To lock, pull control
out. To center lens, make the top of the moving unit even with top of
side supports.
R EMOVABTE BACK      change from horizontal to vertical position,                            ((H"               -To                                         (see illustration B) to clear pins                              clipspush up on focusing panel
and remove. Revolve back so that film receptacle will enter at top of
camera and clip in place. The spring inserts in the focusing panel clips
may be used to hold a focusing cloth in ready position on the camera.

ADDITIONAT INFORMATION


 Graphic View Camera controls. The Aristo Grid Light of the Graflarger Back
  provides an unusually even, cool source of light which produccs enlargements of
 excellent quality. All that is required to use the Graphic View as an enlarger w.ith
 the Graflarger Back is the Graflarger Stand or Tripod. The pan-tilt hcad of the
 Graphic View can be used to tilt the camera vertically thus making a vertical
 enlarger or it can be used to level the camera for horizontal projectio". A simplc:
 printing frame will complete the enlargine unit.

 THE GRA FLITE FIA 5H equipment's versatility matches
 that of thc Graphic View II making the two an un-
 beatable combination. The flash bracket mounting
 knob "C" (illustration A) holds the Graflite battery
 case in position using the mounting plate No. 2754.



IENSBOARDS-When  using accessory metal lens-
 boards, always make certain that the inside beveled
 edge of the lensboard  is on the bottom when fitting
 it to the camera. The new Pacemaker lensboards may be fitted to tlrc Graphic
 View II by means of the lensboard adapter No. 9230.

CARRYING CASE-To place the camera in its carrying case, center all the swing, tilt,
and shift controls and move the front and rear standards to the center of the irack.
Turn the camera upside-down and with the focusing knobs towards the cover
hinge, place it in the center compartment. The
pan-tilt base may be left on the camera in the case.
The remaining compartments are proportioned  to
receive such accessories as film holders, Graflite
flash, accessory lenses, etc.

1ENSHADE-The Graphic View II accessory len-
shade has been made in the same versatile manner
as the camera it was designed to be used with. Its
construction allows  it to be extended for maximum
usefulness with long lenses or compressed for use
with lenses having a great. r angular covcrage.


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ACCESSORIES                                                              F                            B r!, r,{_(
          221 (3r4') 90mm Gnenr-Bx W. A. Optar
                                              ,f l0.S lens in synchronized Gnapnex Shutter
           135 100mm Kodak Wide Field Ektar
                                           _f l6.Z in Flash Supermatic Shutter
           9255 4 x 5-4 x 5 Gnnrrox Rack with Ektalite,  less
                         holder
           9257 4 x 5-311 x 4tZ Gnapnrc Back, with Ektalite,
                               less holder
           9258 4 x 5-4 x 5 Gnan.nx Back, with Ektalite, with
                          focusing panel, less holder
           9259 4 x 5-3tZ * 4r1 GtIFI-EX Back, with focusing
                          panel, lcss holder
           9265 Accordion-t)'pe lenshade
           9231 Blank metal lensboards
           9234 Recessed mctal lenslroarcl for 90mm W. A. Optar
                            lens
           9230 Pacemaker Gnepnrc "45" lcnsltoard adapter
           6019 Graflarger Back, 4 x 5
           2738 No. 37 Gn.qrr,rrn Synchronizer with solenoid
           2737 No. 37 Gn.qFr-rrn Unit for synchronized shutters
           2701 20" Gnanlrro Cord for Synchronized shutters
           2754 GR'rrtlln mounting plate
             The Graflex Consumer Correspondence Department will be
                 pleased to answer questions )/ou nlay have regarding your
                Graphic View II Camera and to help you solve photographic
                   problems. When writing to this department, be sure to send in
                     l,our negatives and all exposurc d:rta available on the subjcct.
                The registration card packed with your camera when it left
                  the factory should be filled out completely and returned to us
                promptly. It  furnishes us with information that facilitates
                 answering your letters.
             GRAFIEX, lNC.. ROCHESTER 8, N. Y.
                     New York Branch, Sales and Service Officcs
                     50 Rockefcller Plaza, Suitc 922, New York 20, N. Y.
                              Western Division, Sales and Service
                         800 North Colcwww.butkus.usAve., Hollywood 38, California                                         In Canada
                     Graflex of Canada Limited, 137 Wcllington St., West, Toronto, Ont.
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