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Graflex Shutter Operating Instructions User manual
User manual for Graflex Shutter Operating Instructions. 17 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Graflex
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- Graflex Shutter Operating Instructions
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- English
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Tbe instructions u,itbin tbis manual
describe the operation ol most sbatters
aaailable for use on Grapbic CamerAs.
USINGTENSES()N SUPERGRAPHIC
TENSB()ARIIASSEMBTIES()N
PAGEMAKERGRAPHIC45 CAMERAS
Pacemaker (lraphic camertts will ac-
cept Super (iraphic lensltoard ilssem-
blies. 1'<l attach connecting cords t<r
shutter synchronizer r:ontact posts,
loosen the knurled nut or nuts on thc
back of the Super Graphic lensboard
assembly. Turn the fittings away from
the contact post or posts and retighten
the nuts to make the lensboard assem-
bly light-tight. Connecting cords can
then be attached direct.lv to the shutter
contact flash fittings.
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Cock: Move lever 4 to the right for all speeds including Il & T'
Trip: Press lever I down.
Shutter Speeds: Revolve knurled ting 2 until desired shutter speed
is Sver the index arrorv head. Extra effort is required at 1/400th
sec.""^Uutto overcome resistance of booster springs-
down. held as lever 1 is will stay open as long Il. Shutter 'l'. press close. shutter, again to I'ress lever I to open
Press Focus: Cock shutter (any speerl setting)
To OepN: Pull <lown and in on lever 5.
To Closn: Lift lever 5 up.
Diaphragm Settings: Set lever 8 opposite f- number
d es;i reri .
Cable Release: Attach at 3. IJse straight tip or
Kodak All-Metal.
Flash Connection: ASA Ili-Post at 6. Use Graflite
.r\ cords 2701 ,2702, and 2810.
FV' SYNCHRONIZATION . GRAPHEX (X)
Electronic Flash: Internal cnontacts operate every time
shutter is cocked and released.
Bulbs:t Ilxternal synchronized solenoid rercluirecl f<rr
bype M bulbs.
S Y N C H R O N I Z A T I O N . G R A P H E X F U L L S Y N C .
Electronic Flash: Set lever 7 at F-X. Cock and release.
[Jse any shutter speetl.
SM and SF Bulbs: Set lever 7 at F-X. Cock and release.
Use recl shutter speerls onlv.
Type M Bulbs: Set lever 7 at black M. Cock an<l release.
Use black shutter speeris only.
Set lever 7 at re<l M. Cock anrl release. (Jse red shutter spee<ls.
'lhis permits use of slightly higher guide numbers because of more
complete use of bulb output at these lower speeds.
(iraphex fully synchronized shutter con be synchronize<l with solenoid
When so use<l. lever 7 must be at "Oll ."View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
The Grqflex I000 Shutter represenls o completely new ond modern concept in shutters.lts
operotionol procedures therefore differ from lhose ossocioted with conventionol shutters.Since
lhe Groflex 1000 Shutter wos designed specificolly for the Super Speed Grophic Comero, it is
importont to be completely fomilior with its operotion to fully reolize the copobilities of the Super
Speed Grophic Comero. The following instructionswill outline its operotion in detoil.
All lens ond shutter combinotionswhich ore useoble on the Super Grophic Comero moy olso
be used on the Super Speed Grophic Comero, thereby providing for the use of the widest pos-
sible ronge of ffne lenses.
All conlrols qre visible from lhe fop ond cqn be identified cnd sef by fouch, No speciol sequenceof
operolion need be followed. All direclions given (leff ond right) ore from lhe fronl of lhe shutter,
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GRAPHIG SYNCHRO
and other
GOMPUR SHUTTERS
Some Compur shutters (other than Graphic Compur) may not be solenoid o
synchronized unless the shutter is first converted to "X" sync only. This con- o
version may be accomplished at a Graflex
Service Center.
See page 8 and 9 for Compur MXCRO
Shutter used on CF-904 Crown Graphic
Special Camera.
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Gock: Move lever 6 to the right for all speeds including B & T.
Trip: Press lever 1 down.
Shutter Speed6:Revolve knurled ring 5 until desired shutter speed number
is over the index line.
B: Shutter will stay open as long as lever 1 is held down.
T: Press lever 1 to open shutter, press again to close.
Press Focus: Graphic Compur-Cock shutter (any speed setting).
To Opptl: Press down and in on lever 7.
To Cr,osr: Lift lever 7 up.
Compur (other types)-Cock shutter (any speed setting).
To OpnN: Press back on lever 7 while tripping shutter. x
ToCr,osn: Recock shutter (shutter blades will have to close before it can
be fully recocked).
Diaphragm Setting: Set lever 8 opposite f-number desired.
Cable Release:Attach at 2. Use tapered tip type or Kodak All-Metal.
Flash Connection: ASA Bayonet at 4. Use Cat. No. 2808 Cord.
DIN or PC Connector at 4. Use Cat. No. 282I or272l Cord.
SYNCHRONIZATION:
Electronic Flash-Set lever 3 at X. Cock and release.
SM and SF Bulbs-Set lever 3 at X. Use shutter speed 11100or slower.
Cock and release.
i Type M Bulbs-Set lever 3 at M. Cock and release.
I *SELF-TIMER: Compur (except Graphic Compur): Some of these shutters will not have the
Press Focus lever described but will have a self-timer. When lever 7 is pressed back; lever 6
can be moved over farther to the right. When lever 1 is pressed, shutter blades will open inE about 8-12 seconds. For ground glass focusing, set shutter at B and use locking type cable
release to hold shutter open.
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Cock: Move lever 6 to the right for all speeds including B.
Trip: Press lever 1 down.
Shutter Speeds:Revolve knurled ring 5 until desired shutter speed
number is over the index line.
B: Shutter will stay open as long as lever I is held down.
PRESS FOCUS:
To Open: Press back on lever 7 and press lever 1 down. Recock.
To Close: Pull lever 7 torward.
Diaphragm Setting: Set lever 8 opposite f-number desired.
Cable Release:Attach at 2. Use tapered tip type or Kodak All-Metal.
Flash Gonnection:
DfN or PC Connectorat 4. Use Cat. No. 2821 or 2721 Cord. SYNCHRONIZATION*: s
ElectronicFlash-Set lever 3 at X. Cock and release.
SM and SF Bulbs-Set lever 3 at X. Use shutter speed 1/1.OOor
slower.Cock and release.
Type M Bulbs-Set lever 3 at It/. Cock and release.
{'Solenoidsynchronization: The MX-cRo synchro-compur Shutter may not be
solenoid syn.ch.ronizedunless the shutter is first converted to "X" synchroni-
zation only. l! is necessaryto remove the "M" synchronizationgear tiain from
the shutter since the gear train would otherwise introduce a double delay pre-
venting proper synchronizationwith solenoid. (Continued Next page.)
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t 14.7lensin MX-CR0Synchro-CompurShutter
However, solenoid may be used for tripping
only if desired without shutter modification.
A stud must be mounted on the release arm
to attach a solenoid. The convenience of re-
mote tripping with solenoid may be enjoyed
with Graflite by setting the selector switch at
#1. Connect a shutter cord (Cat. No. 282t or
2721) to the shutter flash connections (4) and
the shutter outlet of the Graflite Battery Case.
Connect a solenoid cord (Cat. No. 2809 or
2704) to the solenoid outlet of the Graflite
Battery Case and the solenoid. When the red
button at the back of the Graflite is pressed,
the shutter will be tripped by the solenoid and
flash synchronization will be determined by
the shutter.
Graflex Seruice Genters are equipped to modify
shutters as described above:
Cat. No. 9462 Fit stud to shutter release arm
Cat. No. 9463 Remove internal "M" synchro-
nization delay train to permit solenoid synchro-
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Self Timer: Set lever 3 to V-Cock and release. Synchronizationwill be the same as X. EV Scale Setting: Set lever 9 opposite EV num- ber desired on scale 10. Goupled EV Setting: (Cross couple shutter speed and diaphragm.) Press in and set lever 8 to the white dot. Set lever 9 opposite EV number on scale lO. To Operate Shutter and Diaphragm tndepen- dently: Press in and set lever 8 to the circle and operate lever 4 or ring 6 as desired. Solenoid Synchronization:The No. O Prontor SVS Shutter may be solenoid synchronized.This re- quires modification of the shutter and installa- tion of an additional part. Contact your Graflex Service Department for details.View original page 12
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l. A set of infinity stop.s must
be locatecl to match the fo-
cal length of each le'ns usecl
<ln the camera.
Norn : Be.cause of the va ria-
t i<lns between lenses ancl the
precisi<ln curve <lf the inter-
changeable matc:hing cams of
the rangefincler, true focus f<lr
infinitv and other distanc€'s
can best be establishecl onlv hv
heing ablt' trl rack fo rwa rcl f<lr
oll clistan('es.
Lens and shutter combrnatlons can be mounted on Super Grallhic lensb<lard
assemblies by your local Service Dealer, or Graflex Service Center. We recom-
mend that all lenses be measured opticallv for exact focal length, so that a
matching rangefinder cent can be suylllliecl with each lens. Be sure to identifv
and recclrd each lens, matching cam, and set of infinitv stolls for future reference.
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