Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] f8 and be there
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 00:17:55 -0700
References: <001101bfd75d$e9ce3940$20c091d8@computer>

Gary Klein wrote:
> 
> How long does it take to load another sheet of film in a Speed
> > Graphic?  (How "speedy" is it?)
> 
> I still have my very first "professional" camera.  It was (and still is)
> mint condition Busch Pressman 4X5.   In addition to the film holders, I have
> a graflex holder. What this little gem does is allow you to load six sheets
> hand it has a mechanical mechanism to advance a sheet into position each
> time you cock it.  Very slick and I have used it several times.  My very
> first newspaper photo I ever sold was made with it.  Of all things a
> basketball action shot.  Punch flash with a P25 bulb on Plus-X pan prof.
> 
> gck
> >

Even Ansel Adams used "Pack" film.
And for some of his real famous shots to I wish one would come to mind.
Mark Rabiner

In reply to: Message from "Gary Klein" <leicaman_99@yahoo.com> ([Leica] f8 and be there)