Graflex Big Bertha
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Before fancy DSLRs, sports photographers used the Graflex “Big Bertha” to capture action shots at events. This massive 120-pound camera snapped 5 x 7 photos, and were quite the hassle to transport.


Graflex Big Bertha
Apparently, the Graflexes have limited shutter speeds mainly because the tension springs get worn with age. He was able to shoot at 650/sec at f8, while the lens itself has a focal length of 1000mm.

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Graflex Big Bertha
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