Perhaps I should knock on wood? Photo, the back side of "Cliveden." This was the Chew estate, the battle of Germantown was fought on these grounds. This rangefinder which has just as bad reputation seems to be dead on the money. Reason, "Everyone knows they aren't still working." What a surprise when I discovered that not only did it work, it was accurate too. I bought a Nikon FTN at a swap meet without ever checking the meter. "Hugo Meyer rangefinder = pretty useless." I've had pretty good luck with stuff like this. The Hugo Meyer rangefinder is a "one lens rangefinder." As far as I know there is no adjusting them. They should have enough adjustment latitude to cover the focal length tolerance range of lens from the era in which they were made. The focal length it is made for should be stamped on the back of the RF along with the model number. Once I got this scanner, I've been mostly scanning rather than printing. Each model Hugo Meyer rangefinders were made for 1 focal length only. 9x12cm and 4x5 (which are almost the same size) will print as contacts plenty big enough for me. Once I have the bucks, I'll replace the whole outfit. Hugo Meyer & Co, Görlitz 5cm f:1.5 Kino Plasmat (rare) 5cm f:1.9 Primoplan, chrome (see this page at Syarakuse) 10.5cm f:2.8 Trioplan (rare) Nikon Nikon also made some of their rangefinder lenses in Contax mount. I'm not buying another lens for this enlarger. I built my own 6x9 carrier, which vignettes a bit with my 75mm lens, but does work enough for me. This is the same reason for the 2x3 and 9x12cm. This is the first one that I have scanned attached below. The procedure automatically adjusts the rangefinder for the focal lengthīrought to you by Speed Graphic FAQ.Ok, I burned four frames, all of which came out reasonably well.
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Hold the actuating lever against the cam and tighten the lock screws.Focus the camera carefully on the target and tighten the focus lock.This is to avoid parallax which can make adjustment impossible.
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The cross lines for the rangefinder are drawn at the same distance from the lens target as the rangefinder upper window is from the lens. Using a target similar to the one used for Kalart rangefinders with a separate target for taking lens and rangefinder. Set the camera up 36 inches from film plane to focusing target.To its maximum forward setting, the slot will be horizontal. Set the eccentric on the camera bed, on which the actuating lever rides.Focus the lens manually on a target at least one half mile away and set the infinity stops at this position.Generally Speed Graphics are set up with the lens infinity stops set with the bed extended about 1/16 inch from it maximum rearward position.
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First check the infinity setting for the lens.To set up the rangefinder, use the follwoing procedure: This does not have accessory shoe foot for attachment to camera. This is used to help focus a camera or lens that does not have ability to give you focus. With two small screws, one at the top and one at the bottom. This is a Hugo Meyers pocket range finder. The mirrors can be accessed for cleaning by removing the windows. They shouldīe cleaned with a suitable degreasing solvent like lighter fluid (Ronsonol) and The cover plate on the camera side is held in place by a single center There is a torsion spring associated with the actuating arm, be careful no to loose it and note its position. Removing it requires removing the actuating arm from the shaft and removing the four screws holding the rangefinder body to the camera. If the rangefinder is sticky it should be removed from the camera and the cam surfaces cleaned. Im curious which ones are which and what exactly this entails. I know that some use cams and some are adjustable. My understanding of the various makes and models is limited and Id like to know more. These rangefinders can be identified by their oblong windows, Kalart rangefinders all have round windows. Hey all, In my search for a 4x5' press camera, Im often left wondering about the rangefinders. Offered as an alternative to the more common Kalart rangefinder on both civilian andmilitary models. The Hugo Meyer rangefinder is found on many Speed Graphics. Adjusting Hugo Meyer Rangefinders Adjusting Hugo Meyer Rangefinders