Graflex XL Camera Guidebook Reference guide

camerabody is the cornerstoneof
photography'sfirst complete and    the Graflex xl Camera Systems.
truly flexiblesystem.lt gives you    With  this  precision-engineered
virtually unlimited versatilityfor    camera as a base, you can work
a | | photographic assignments . . .    with any combinationof xl backs
sports, news, industrial, portrait,   and accessories. . . and you have
fashion, macrophotography,even    the flexibilityto custom-buildthe
photocopying.                    type  of cam era system you've
And yoLtr new easy-handling xl    a lwayswanted.

           Therearethreexl camerabodies:





             xlrf                        xl standard               xlsw
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Attaching lenses to xl camera bodies

     N0TE:To follow thesedirectionscor-
        rectly,be sureyou face the camera(as
       illustratedin fig. 1, 2, 3).

 1.  Lensesattach to the bayonetmount
and focusing ring. Sirnply rotate the    Combination                                     openings
focusing ring counterclockwiseuntil  it    bayonetmountand                         fnaO-lock
 stops. Depressthe release button, hold,    tocusingring
and continueto rotatethe ring until the
 interior guides and the  interior lugs
a l i g n .
 2.  To insert the lens barrel,line upthe
 red dot on the focusingring with the red
dot on the lens barrel. Seat the lens
 barrel into the mount as far as it will go.
 3.  Once the barrel is placed in the
mount, turn the focusing ring clockwise
to secure  it. Continue to  rotate the
focusing ring clockwiseuntil it stops at
the infinity position.
 4.  To remove the lens barrel, rotate
the focusingring counterclockwiseuntil
 it  stops. Depress the release button.
And again, rotate the focusing ring
counterclockwiseuntil it stops. Remove
the lens barrel.

The back of the xl camera body has
easy-mounting,snap-lockopenings(Fig-
ure 1). All xl backs and accessorties,in-
cludingthe xl Graflok@back,xl Pofaroid*
pack film holder, xf RH/50 roll film
holder have four corresponding metaf
posts which  fit  into these snap-lock
openrngs.
  To attach backsor accessoriesto the xl
camera back, align the four metal posts
with the four snap-lockopeningsin the    up through the other side (Fig. 2 and
camera body. Pressaccessoryinto place     Fig. 3). This providesyou with a non-slip
on camera back. Secure a nd lock by    knot and an adjustable loop for extra
sl id ing the locking cones on both sides    camera-carrying conveni ence.
of cameradownward.
  To removethe mounted accessory,re-
verse the process. Sl ide the  locking
cones upward-  hold -  and removethe
ac cessory.
  There are two recommendedways to
fasten shoulder strap to camera.
  The first way is to thread the strap
through the outside of the buckle and
pass free end through the handle lug or
m o u n t i n g b r a c k e t ( F i g . 1 ) . B r i n g  t h e
strap end back throughthe same slot in
the buckle, over the m iddle brace and
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The second recommendedway is to       With the lens set at  infinity, press
thread the strap through the outside   down on the infinity setting button (see
s lot, over the m idd le brace a nd  u p     Figure 1). Th is gives you proper syn-
throughthe inside slot, forming a loop.    chronization between the  rangefinder
Now pass the strap through the camera    and the mountedlens.And it eliminates
hand le I ug or mount i ng bracket (Fig. 4).     the variations incurred within normal
Bring the strap back through the slots,    camera manufacturing tolerances.
inside slot first, over the brace, then
 t h r o u g ho u t s i d es l o t ( F i g . 5 a n d F i g . 6 ) .
  For final adjustment,pull strap tight.
This providesa tight, non-slipgrip for
shouldercarrying.

RangefinderFocusing
 .. As you begin to focus on the subject,     As you look through the rangefinder,
 rt appears as a  double, overlapping'exacl    you see three areas of view:
 image. To bring the subject into
 focns,rotate the focusing ring until you
 see only one, crisp, single im-ge.
   For picturecompositionand focusing,
 hold the xlrf Rangefinderat a comfort-





                                         1 . T h e   l a r g e , o u t s i d e , f l o a t i n g - l i n e
                                        frame. This area indicatesthe ideal for-
                                    mat size for the 80mm lens.
                                               2. The middle floating-lineframe. This
                                           repres'entsthe ideal format area for the
                             100mm lens.
Areas of View                              9, .The small,inside,floating-lineframe.
  For the 80, 100 and 180mmlenses,   This is the ideal format area for 180mm
the areas of view providedby the xi     lenses.
rangefinderrepresent90% of the actual
picturesize-at infinity.
  Theseareas have been established   Parallax
for the more widely used Zr/q"x ZYc"     The xl camera automaticallycorrects
picturearea.                            parallaxin all areasof view,
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xl standard
(withoutrangefinder)
  The adaptable, custom-designedxl
standardis ideallysuited for tripod use.
But, with the xl sportsfinderattached,it
suddenly becomes a n on-the-go,easy-
to-use,top-performinghand held camera.
Attaclring lenses',backs
a nd accessories
  For the xl standard,the method of
attaching !enses,backs and accessories
is identicaI to that used for the  xlrf
(with rangefinder).
Focusing
  To focus the xl standard,simply esti-
mate the d istance f rom camera to su b-
ject. Then turn the focusingring until
the white index mark aligns with the
footagemark on the lens barrel.                  Shown:
  Or you can focus with the ground                 xl standard
glass in one of the three xl focusing            cablecamerareleasewith lens,
p a n e l s.                                            and sportsfinder.

xlsw    (superwideanglebody)
  The unique and versatile xlsw, de-
signed expresslyfor wide angle photog-
raphy,is used with the xl 47mm extreme
wide angle lens. With the addition of
spacers,lenses,backs and accessories,
you can easilyand successfullyuse the
xlsw for all kinds of photographicas-
signments-including extreme close-up
photography.

A t t a c h i n g  l e n s e s , b a c k s
a n d a c c e s s o r i e s
   For the xlsw wide angle camera,use
the same method of attaching barrel-
lens units and backs or accesioriesas
describedfor the xlrf (with rangefinder).
Focusing
  To focus the xlsw,simply estimatethe
distance from camera to subject. Then
turn the focusing ring until the white
index mark linef up witfr the footage
mark on the lens barre| .
                                                                                Shown:         ca n              focus                           ground                     with the  . Or you                                                                                    xlsw cameraglass.       in one               of                the three                                 xl foiusing                                                                                 with lens, sportsfinder,panels.                                                                        film holderand Graflok@back.

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of a bright new world
  of photographic professionaI ism
  for you.

  Themodularworldof Graflexxl
  the mostversatile,mostoriginalmedium-format
  camerasystemyou'lleveruse.Thefollowingpages
  showyou the latestprecision-matchedxl components
  (moredetailedinformationis available
   in the individualxl guidebooks).




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xl l-enses                                 Lens: 95mm RodenstockYsarex t/3.5
                                                   Shutter: MXV-OSynchro-Compurwith L/5OA
xl lensesare the productsof the world's      sec top speed
most honored optical firms: Zeiss, Ro-
denstock and Schneider. They feature
full-sync Compur shutters; highly-cor-
rected, high-resolutionoptics; and fac-
tory -c al ib ra t e d ca ms f o r rangefinder         95mm RodenstockYsarexf /3.5
focusing mounted in precision-matched
barrels with individual footage scales.      !-ens:100mm Zeiss Tessar f /3.5
                                                   Shutter: MXV-OSynchro-Compurwith L/5OO
Lens: 47mm Schneider Super Angulon f /8       sec top speed
extreme wide angle (for use in Super Wide
Camera only)
Shutter: MXV-00 Synchro-Compurwith l/5OO
sec top speed                                      100mmZeissTessart/3.5



  47mm SchneiderSuperAngulonf/8                                                   E"er"rs:80mm Zeiss Planar f /2.8
                                                   Shutter: MX-1 Synchro-Compur with L / 4OO                                             sec top speed                        1
E-e,:i"rs:58mm  Rodenstock  Grandagon     f /5.G                                                                                                t
wide angle
Shutter: MXV-00 Synchro-Compur  with L/5OO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           tsec top speed                   sommZeisspranarr/z.Bffi



  58mm RodenstockGrandagonf/5.6

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Lens: 80mm RodenstockHeligon t/2.8            Lens: l5Omm RodenstockYsarex f /4.5
Shutter: xl Compur with 1/5OO sec top speed      Shutter: xl Compur 1/4OO sec top speed



    80mm RodenstockHeligonf /2.8



Lens: 95mm RodenstockHeligon f /2.8
Shutter: MX-1 Synchro-Compurwith L / 4OO     Lens: 180mm Zeiss Sonnarf /4.8
sec top speed                                     Shutter: MXV-O Synchro-Compurwith L/4OO
                                             sec top speed

     95mm"RodenstockHeligont /2.8

                                               180mmZeissSonnart/4.8


Lens: 100mm Zeiss Planar f /2.8
Shutter: MX-1 Synchro-Compurwith L/4OO
sec top speed

                                                                 Lerru:270mm Rodenstock
                                                            Rotelar t / 6.6
        100mmZeissPlanart/2.8                                  Shutter: xl Compur 1/500 sec
                                                                 top speed

                                          27OmmRodenstockRotelarf/6.6

'  11:      ::                         '        ::.         j        ']:'    ]x::i:
 xl Graflok@ Back
The xl Graflok@Back, although an op-
tional accessory,is actually an indis-
pensablecomponentfor nearly all types
of photo-applications.You'd need the
 Graflok@Back for attaching a f l xl focus-
ing panelsand most xl Film Holders.                                          rS



xl Focusing  Panels
There are three different models to meet
the varyingrequirementsof your assign-
ments. Each one requiresthe use of a
Graflok@Back.



F o c u s i nPg a n e l w i t hL i m i tL i n e s
Rugged performer for generaI assign-                           FlI
ments. Limit lines define 2L/q" x 23/4"                                            II
ideaf format and 2Vq" x 2Vq" square for-                                              I
mat. lt lets you define compositionand                                 I
format  before you  shoot. Especia I ly                       ?l
suited for use with a magnifier.
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FocusingPanelwith Ektaliteand
       LlrnitLines
      G ives you bright, c lear detai ls even at
 '.i     thefine edges2Vq" xof23/4"the idealframe.formatLimit andlines2Yq"de-
         x ZL/q" square format.  lt collects and
        distributesavailablef ieht evenly.
IJ      FocusingPanelwith Ektaliteand
    Grid Lines
       Th is paneI  is especia I fy recommended
         for critical composition.The grid lines
       hefp you make a critical imageanalysis
                     . and help you identifyand minimize
        distortions.These lines are a constant
        referencefor judging parallel lines,size
        relationships and image placement.


        xl Viewing  Hood

         Al l-metal,detachable,compact. Features
        four-sidedlight-seaI design. Attaches to
       an xf FocusingPanel.

Rapid-Vance RH 18,             RH/10,2r/q" x 2s,/4"Letsf ormatyou geton 10I2Oexposuresro| |  f il m. in
RH llon RH /12, RH/20
Roll Film Holders
Versatilef ilm holdersfor a wide
variety of picture-takingneeds.
They attach to the Graflok@Back.
T h e y f e a t u r e q u i c k - a c t i o na d -                               R H / 1 2 : P r o v i d e s1 2 exposures i n 2Y4"
vancelevers.You can interchange   x 21/q"square format o n I 2 O r o l l f i l m .
them any time-even in mid-roll.
And they can be used f or either
right or left hand operation.

Sp e c i a l f e a t u r oe fse a c hR o l l
F i l mH o l d e r :
RH/8: Gives you 8 exposuresin 2L/q"x    R H / 2 0 , T h i s h o l d e rgives you 20 expo-
3\0" formation I2O roll film               sures in ZL/q"x 23/4"on 220 roll film.





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RH/SO Roll Film Holder
Another remarkable Rapid-VanceRoll
Film Holder,the RH/50, gives you 50
exposureson every roll of 70mm per-
forate or non-perforateroll filrn. lt fea-
tures thumb-action advance lever for
fast easy shooting.With the dark slide,
you can interchan_gefilm holdersat any
time-even  in mid-roll. Light-tight cas-
settes let you cut and remove exposed
f i l m .

Sheet  Film  Flolders           G r a p h i c @F i l m P a c k A d a p t e r
Grafmatic@SheetFilm Holder         For greatest picture-takingconvenience                                    and lowestfilm cost. Usedwith Graflok@
Here'san ideal holder for most filming     Back. Givesyou 16 exposuresin ZVq" x
assignments.Used with the Graflok@    3L/+"film format. Plus daylight foading.
Back.Holdssix individualsheetsof film:    And the dark slide lets you interchange
"23tt -  2" x 3Xo" on 2Vq" x 3Vq" film.     holdersfast.
Exposurecounter records exact number
of exposurestaken. Red indicator tells
 if fifm is ready for exposureor covered.
Dark slide lets you change holdersany-
time.

                                 Folaroid*Pack Film Holder
                                      Enjoya ll the advantagesof Polaroidpic-
                                            ture taking -- Get color prints in just 60
                                    seconds.  b l a c k a n d w h i t e i n 1 0 ! T h e
G r a p h i c @S h e e t F i l m H o l d e r            PolaroidPack Film Holder attachesdi-
                                               rectly to the xl camera body. You canRecommendedfor assignmentsrequir-                                     use all series 100 Polaroid film. At-ing immediate processing.Usedwith the                                        taches for right or feft hand use.Graflok@Back. lt holds 2 sheetsof film
and gives you exposuresift 2t/q" x 3L/q"
formit. Cah be attached foi right or left
hand use.



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Action  Photo Components      SportsfinderMasks
                               Now   extra viewing precisionfor thexl Sportsfinders                      professionaI photographer.Four masks
Take in a ll the action with Sportsfinder     cover the entire range of  film format
viewing. Precision-coordinatedpop-up     sizes and lenses.Mask snapson to wire
peepsightis adjustablefor parallaxcon-     frame of Sportsfinder.Lets you frame
trol. To attach, slide the metal rails of     your shots according to the film format
Sportsfinder into grooves of mounting     a nd lens you're usi ng.
shoe on camera body.
Wide Frame:to be used with the 47mm
wide angle lens on the xlsw camera.                       For xlrf and xls-
                                                         (RH/10, RH/20, RH/50)                             ffi
                                                          For xlrf and xls (RH/12)
                                  ffi
Standard Frame: to be used with alf          For xlrf and xls (Polaroid")                                                                                ffilenses from 58mm to 180mm on the xl
standardand xlrf cameras.(ldeal format
negativesizes.)
                                                            For xlsw (polaroid*)
                                        ffi

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M u lti-Grip                      Quick FocusLever
The biggest news in camera-hand I ing      Easy-to-attach,easy-to-operatethe Quick
ease and convenience,the new Mu lti-     Focus Lever puts the focusing control
Grip is availablein two models:               right at your f lngertips.G ives you extra
                                     conveniencefor assignmentsthat de-
                                mand fast and accuratefocusing.

      1. Right hand



                            LensShade
                                 One Lens Shade for  a f l  lenses. lts
                                          special design eliminates light cut-off
                     2. Left hand mount     even with wide angle lenses.Addition-
                                                    ally, it keeps the whole field in view.
                                     Thread the Lens Shade into the  f ront
                                          thread on the adapter ring. The Lens
                                   Shade acts as its own retainer a nd wi | |
Either model lets You mount camera     nest the filter betweenthe adapter ring
body on tripod adapter. Hand-contoured   and the Lens Shade.
Multi-Griprotates to any desired angle
whether side mounted or top mounted.
Comescompletewith cable release,tri-
 pod socket adapter and side mounting
brac ket.

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STILL PHOTO                  Retainer Ring
COMPONENTS                   OnePlaceRetainerany seriesRing8 filterfitsintoall theadapteradapterrings.ring
                                          and hold in place by threading the Retainer
AdapterRings                             Ring into the adapter ring. A single filter on
Four basic Adapter Rings will fit all xl lenses     any combination of two filters can be used.
and will accept all series 8 filters. Thread the            lf a lens shade is being used, it is not neces-
Adapter Ring directly onto the lens mount.      sary to use the Retainer Ring.




S pacers                                         xl Flash Bracket
These metal inserts let you extend the length                      Attaches to  left or right of
of your camera. They are especiallyuseful for                              xl camera. Permits use of
obtaining special effects, lor macro-photog-                        Graflite flash equipment or
raphy, and tor 1:1 relation pictures. Use in                      Stroboflash mounting tube
multiples to get the desired "bellows exten-                       with heavy duty clamps. Ex-
sion." The spac-                                                  clusive strain relief cord is
ers attach direct-                                           anchored to the bracket to
ly to the back of                                         remove all possible strain
the camera body                                                        from the shutter
in the same way                                                              c o n t a c t  w h e n
a s  t h e G r a f l o k @                                                 moving the flash.
Back (see p. 13).                                    -d                                                    X8i'ii?,i'H';":l                                                                                s h u t t e r   c o r d
                                                        (27OL 20 inch straight flash
                                                                cord or 28lO 36  inch ex-
                                                              pand-o-cord).

,.T'iru  i -{t -ryrqif i* i"5t                               "$wi'lr,igffi Fi$tmn"s
Four different sizes cover all xl lenses.    These are made of the h ighest quality
Crafted of thermo-bonded,h igh-quality     thermo-bonded,opticaI glass.
opticaI glass, they give better contrast
in black and white and color Photo-
graphs.They require no change in ex-
posureor color balance. Each filter has
its own bui lt-in adapter ring a nd retainer
ring. These f ilters may be left in place
to protect the lens f rom smudgesor dirt.     Yeff ow: cloud contrast against blue sky
                                       0range: more contrast-darker blues
                               R e d : s t r o n g c l o u d c o n t r a s t - d a r k e r
                                          blues,greens
                                      Green: outdoor portraiture-f lesh tones
                                           85: for Kodacolor,Agfacolor-with flash
                                     85 B: for type B color f ilms in daylieht
                                    85C: for color film in daylight-prints in
         For 40.5mm thread             custom labs.

         For 49mm thread                    i,;;+fuEr;F+;n*E;*sffiKifrs
                                  Used with a | | three xl cameras when
         For 58mm thread                  tripod mounted. These easy-to-insta| |
                                                kits inctude cable release,holder and
         For 67mm thread                attaching screw.


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