britt_leckman4

I have built several large format cameras including an 8x10. I found that an easy way to

determin the proper ground glass position is to use and actual 8x10 holder for your camera's

sring back plate and mount the the glass into the slot where the film normaly rests. You

can find some nice wooden Graflex and Kodak holders that when striped of the paint and stained

are quite nice to look at. If you can find the Graflex holder with the large metal plate at

the top held to the holder with slotted screws you will find that this is easiest to take

apart and put back together again after you have taken out the center plates and mounted

the ground glass. I recommend that you stay away from plastic holders.

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If you have questions, please feel free to Email me.

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Britt Leckman

Northern Virginia Community College

I believe that the 6x9 horseman field cameras had a "Grafloc" type back, or that adapters to "grafloc" are available.

If this is so,you can use Graflex RH series 120/220 backs. To use this back you first focus and compose

the image, then remove the ground glass and insert the back in it's place. Graflex rollfilm

holders are available on the used market for about $100.00 to 175.00 depending on the condition.