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Graflex Pacemaker Crown Graphic

Posted 04-21-2010 at 11:54 AM by usedfilm
My camera is a 4x5 Graflex Pacemaker Crown Graphic, built around 1952 it was around about that time that my farther bought it. In 1968 I was given this camera for by birthday. The camera itself was in about exc + cosmetic condition, however the lens/shutter were only about in very good condition and obviously had been stuck on in place of the original lens. I have worked with this camera through my working live.ffice ffice" />

In 1972 I bought a Pacemaker Speed Graphic and started a...
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A day in the life of a focus puller

Posted 04-18-2010 at 08:53 AM by usedfilm
A focus puller is another term for 1st camera assistant. The actual term means adjusting the lens focus to keep the subject matter sharp. 1st AC (assistant camera) is the American term for a focus puller. The focus puller sets the camera up at the beginning of the day, preparing the camera for every shot, changing lenses, filters, the camera speed and so on. The DOP (Director of Photography) is the head of the camera department, but the focus puller is in charge of all things technical, and delegates...
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