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<p>Thanks Gregory. Do you know what model Minolta, so I can be watching for one?</p>

<p>Jeff and Scott, can you recommend a ring flash for my Minolta 100 2.8 and A900?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>By the way, can someone recommend a nice ring flash for my lens?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Thank you all very much. It was very helpful.<br>

Terry</p>

<p>Thank you so much, Gregory. What are your experiences with this lens, good or bad? I'm new to Sony and Minolta. Coming from Nikon. So far, I have the CZ 24-70, and 135. Love those.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

I just purchased this lens for my A900. It didn't come with a manual, and I can't figure out how to manual focus. I assumed I could manual focus without having turn the motor. Please help me with this.<br>

Also, what is the purpose of the button on the lens? Doesn't seem to change anything. I just bought this lens on the auction site, and it is in beautiful condition. Want to make sure everything works properly, since there's a return policy.<br>

Perhaps, I should have bought a manual focus lens with a long focusing throw, like I'm use to. <br>

Thank you for your help.<br>

Terry</p>

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<p>Nice, Tim. What do you scan with? Those shots are sharp!</p>

<p>Jason, do you have the 135 f2? The 5D is worth having just for that lens. BTW, do you have the Graphmatic Film holder? Mine came with one, in original box and instructions. This thing is so cool. I bought it from the son of the original owner, which lives only two hours from me. Camera, Graflex flash, film holders, and original case. What a piece of work. All in excellent ++ condition.</p>

<p>Again, thank you Charles. I read your posts from years back in the searches I do. You and Dan both are just a wealth of knowledge.</p>

<p>Wow, that's strange. There's a 41 under the rails. Maybe it's 4L. Does that seem right?</p>

<p>Hello, I just received my Crown Graphic, and need to order a user manual. The serial number is: 925192. I want to know the exact model and manufacturing dates in order to get the right manual. Also, I have searched the web for serial number information, but can't find it. Where might that be available. <br>

Thank you,<br>

Terry</p>

<p>Marc, good point. It's acts just as the dark slide is in, when it's not.</p>

<p>There's no film in the back, and it's a Pro, not ProII back. And, yes the light goes out in the M position.<br>

The LED Monitor Lamp glows orange, the film advances, but the shutter doesn't fire. It fires when the RM lever is on M, but doesn't when it's back in the normal position.<br>

Evidently, the shutter is cocking, but not firing normally.<br>

Thanks for your help.<br>

Terry</p>

 

<p>Charles, you are a hoot! Your No! to portraits scared me, until I saw the smiley face. Thanks for all you do on this forum. Regards.</p>

<p>Thanks, Jim. It's steady red. Shucks, this is getting frustrating. Obviously, I didn't get to shoot today.</p>

<p>Thanks Buch. The shutter was already cocked. I works fine in the emergency shutter operation setting. Perhaps it's the battery. It is a little low.</p>

<p>Dan, yes Charles is a great guy. He has helped me with my medium format and film processing questions, too. I always get extremely good information from this site, and most are happy to help. Then, there's the occasional do a search response, which I don't mind.</p>

<p>Hello,<br /> I want to shoot my first roll in my RZ today. The problem is that when I advance the film, the shutter doesn't cock. Also, the indicator light is orange.<br>

What do I have set wrong? It's the Pro II, 210 APO, and 6x7 back.<br /> Thanks for your help.<br /> Terry</p>

<p>I want to use this on my Gitzo CF tripod and Markins ball head. Does anyone make a camera plate so I can mount it on my ball head?<br>

Can I use this camera for portraits, with the right lens, and shots of old churches and barns?<br>

How sharp is the Xenar lens?<br>

I thought about starting with either Tmax 400, or Ilford 400. Will either be a good choice?<br>

I already have a Sekonic meter, Epson V750, and Epson 3880 printer. With the developing tank included, all I need is chemicals. This is going to be a lot of fun!<br>

Regards,<br>

Terry</p>

<p>Well, I ended up buying a Pacemaker Crown with Xenar lens. I hope this was a good choice. It is in beautiful condition, with original case, six film holders, and original bulb flash. It was from the son of the original owner. He also included all of his Dad's film developing tanks and equipment. Tanks from 35mm through 4x5.<br>

Does this model have the hood on the back for ground glass focusing? He didn't show it open. How else would you focus with just the view finder? <br>

Anyone have this model, and was it a good choice. I guess the condition sold me.<br>

Thanks everyone.<br>

Terry</p>

<p>Sorry, I am referring to the Graphic 4x5.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

I am shopping for a Graflex camera as an affordable entry into large format. Is there any particular models I should look for, or stay away from? How about the lenses, which are best? Is the Graflex Optar 135mm very good? Also, are the lenses interchangeable? Thanks for your help.<br>

Terry</p>

<p>This has been the most helpful replies from any post I have ever made, and I really appreciate it. Thanks for taking so much time with me, Charles. I am printing everything and will get started next week. <br>

Regards to all,<br>

Terry</p>

<p>Thanks Charles. I will do just that, until I find the roller base. Aslo, what is the process when using a roller base, is it constant?</p>

<p>Thanks Charles. Doesn't look like it's in stock, though.</p>