Sold Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5

[braxus]

I've had this camera for over 25 years. It has a semi CLA done on the body 5 years ago to adjust the springs and clean it up a little. The lens did not get a CLA. The lens mounted is an Ektar 127mm f4.7. That lens has a couple issues. First it gets a bit sticky with the shutter in extreme cold weather. Secondly changing the shutter speed between 200 and 400 the dial is stiff. Other then that the shutter works fine and the speeds seem accurate. Lens may need a CLA to be perfect. Other then that you can use the camera as normal. Shipping to Canada and USA only. Shipping by postal. I can ship via courier, but the prices will be a lot higher. I don't have a discount with couriers. Canada payment by EMT and USA by PayPal. I never used the internal shutter on the body, so I can't comment on its condition. I always used the lens shutter. If the shutter issues concern you, I have a price for just the body only (lens not included). Asking $550 Canadian for the body with lens (on a board). Asking $400 for the body only. Price of the camera reflects the mini CLA done on it a few years ago. Shipping from BC Canada and shipping cost is extra on top of the camera price. Prices asked are in Canadian dollars. If sending via Paypal, you must send in Canadian dollars to me and let Paypal do the conversion. Sale must be from registered members on this site only. And you must be a member for longer then a year.

 

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[Cholentpot]

Is the RF calibrated?

 

[braxus]

I doubt it to be honest. I dont think that was one of the things worked on during the mini CLA. I never use it, as I always use the ground glass for focus. And this camera originally had a Graflex lens on it, so the rangefinder wouldn't be calibrated to the Ektar lens.

 

[Cholentpot]

I doubt it to be honest. I dont think that was one of the things worked on during the mini CLA. I never use it, as I always use the ground glass for focus. And this camera originally had a Graflex lens on it, so the rangefinder wouldn't be calibrated to the Ektar lens.

gotcha

 

[Klaus Mähring]

Is the RF calibrated?

It's quite easy to calibrate. You focus through the rangefinder and then slide the lens till it's also in focus on the screen.

 

[Cholentpot]

It's quite easy to calibrate. You focus through the rangefinder and then slide the lens till it's also in focus on the screen.

For some reason this has never worked out on my copy.

 

[Klaus Mähring]

For some reason this has never worked out on my copy.

If I remember correctly, it only worked from infinity down to ~2m with a 135mm lens, closer than that one might need a curved cam like the Technika's.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

It's a sound camera. I've seen Scott in the field with it.

 

[braxus]

Price reduced to $450 Canadian plus shipping for body plus lens.

 

[braxus]

Some more pics to hopefully clarify some of your questions.