# @rob.raymer on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY0VXQVj_Rg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65873492-robraymer-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ee50bd338f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-26T21:55:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Robert Raymer (@rob.raymer) — https://gondola.cc/rob.raymer

## Caption

I wanted a new project and sure did get one. Got a good deal on an "as-is" camera, but it needs a lot of work. Spring back was corroded, so I will need to clean it, possibly re-paint it, and replace the broken ground glass. It will probably end up replaced with a graflock back eventually. The Focal plane shutter appears free from holes, but the times are off so it will need to be re-tensioned. The leather on the front door will need to be re-conditioned, and I will probably strip the leather from the body and sand/finish the wood body. The shutter for the lens is stuck and only works at 1/400 is it will need to be CLA'd. The only thing that should have to be replaced entirely is the silvered top mirror on the rangefinder, which will then need to be recalibrated. It will be some work but should be great when it is finished. #graflex #speedgraphic #largeformat

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## Tags

largeformat, graflex, speedgraphic

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