RB Graflex Series B 2x3 (6x9) -- A Detailed Look At How to Use the Camera - [Republished]

*This video was originally published on my old channel. I've received requests to republish it and keep it available here. Hope this is helpful for folks using this and similar RB Graflex cameras.
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From the original video description:
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Overview of the video and topics covered
01:14 - Brief history
02:22 - Finding the serial number and dating your camera
02:51 - Beginning of mechanical overview
03:12 - Opening the camera
03:49 - The parts of the camera
04:14 - The mirror mechanism - how and SLR works
05:06 - Right side of the camera - shutter, tensioning, and mirror return controls
05:47 - The shutter speed table
06:12 - The back of the camera
06:21 - The back of the camera - film holders
07:05 - The back of the camera - finding the right film holders (the early Graflex film holder groove)
09:07 - The revolving back
09:35 - Left side of the camera - shutter release
10:06 - Lenses - design, variations, attaching and removing
11:50 - Bottom of the camera - tripod socket
12:06 - Closing the camera
12:39 - The focal plane shutter - how it works
14:20 - Focal plane shutter demonstration
14:51 - Focal plane shutter apertures (slits) and tension settings (and the shutter speed table)
16:05 - Note about different shutter speed tables
17:03 - Using the focal plane shutter - setting the mirror return
17:25 - Using the focal plane shutter - shutter aperture (slit) control
18:52 - Using the focal plane shutter - tensioning the shutter
20:25 - Using the focal plane shutter - time exposures
21:27 - Quick run-through of using the shutter in sequence
24:06 - Beginning thoughts and reflections on using the camera
24:43 - Understanding minimum focal length when using third-party lenses
26:05 - Continuing thoughts and reflections on using the camera
28:34 - Other ideas for the camera - paper negatives, collodion and plate processes
30:13 - Considerations when shopping for and purchasing a camera
35:55 - Closing and thank you
This video is a detailed look at the RB Graflex Series B 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 (aka 2x3 / 6x9) medium format camera manufactured between 1923-1952.
Video by Francesco Fragomeni
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Instagram: francescofragomeni
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