mark_tucker2 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I had a Copal3 mounted onto a Linhof board for my Ebony 45SU. I notice now though that the fstop lever hits the bottom metal board-holding plate as it turns. It only has room to go from 2.8 to about f11; no further. See photo: http://www.marktucker.com/temp/copal.jpg Are there "spacers" or anything similar to get some more room? Or is the Copal3 just so large that I'm stuck with this? Thanks, MT http://www.marktucker.com<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_finley Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Yes you can get a lensboard extension that sets the shutter out a few mm. When I last looked I think Wista has one on a Wista/Linhof board that is not too expensive. That is in comparison to Linhof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.k. grimes inc Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 As supplied from the factory the Copal #567 version of the #3 shutter (the usual style) has a two piece retainer made up of a spacer and a threaded retainer. In thin large lensboards the spacer is used behind the lensboard. In thick wooden lensboards the spacer is omitted. It can be placed in the front of the lensboard in cases such as the Technika type lensboard so as to distance the shutter from the board and allow the iris control to turn. SKG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_alpert1 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Mark, Unless I am missing something, I think all you need to do is to loosen the retaining ring with a spacer wrench and then turn and retighten the lens and shutter so that they will operate properly. In the future it would be a good idea for you to mount your lenses yourself. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_blakeslee Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I have one lens with a Copal 3 that I use on a Linhof board with my Ebony 4x5. The shutter came with a spacer which goes between the shutter and the lens board. My setup works perfectly. Check to see that the lens is mounted correctly. It is possible to mount the lens with the spacer inserted incorrectly, which puts the shutter right up against the lens board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hamley Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Mark, I've been thinking about trying some older lenses in Copal 3/Ilex 4, and wondered if there was a clearance problem (I have a similar camera). Searching archives found 1 response on 1 thread that indicated a spacer would help some shutter parts clear the front standards on some cameras using Technika boards. Anybody got any experience with a Ilex 4 on similar cameras? Thanks! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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