Monday, June 20, 2016

Graflex Optar 135mm lenses reassembled


Prior to sending the Wollensak shutters to S.K. Grimes for repair, I removed the Graflex Optar 135mm lens elements. Now that I have unpacked, having moved recently, I miraculously found the various bits and pieces. The lens elements were in nice shape - two lens/shutter assemblies came with the trade for the camera.




Parts is parts...




A pretty little face




Behind the scene...




The Toy is complete


Prior to the move, I had a chance to make a few exposures - I hope to zap a few more pieces of film and get it to the lab in a week or so. The shutters from S.K. Grimes work beautifully - check out their site for some beautiful engineering.

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