For Sale 4x5 Graphic View

[Reinhold]

A Classic Beauty.

Graflex 4x5 Graphic View w/hard case, 2 film holders, & undrilled lensboard.
The Beautiful Red bellows look almost new.
No mechanical wear (no "slop" or worn gears).
Small crack in ground glass (see photo).
Simple base mount, standard 1/4-20 tripod thread.

Rail length: 14"
Normal bellows draw: 12"
Front rise: + 3 inches.
Shift: 2 inches both front and rear 

Swing: limited by bellows front and rear.
Base Tilt: +/- 30 degrees front and rear.
Axis Tilt: none.
Weight: 6.5 lbs*

$195 + shipping

I'm not set up for PayPal, Visa/MC/Discover card is ok.

Reinhold

www.classicBWphoto.com

 

[LyleB]

Completely new to LF. I'm not seeing the crack in the GG. Is this something that will need to be replaced? Also, if I've figured out how to recognize the Graflok back, this has one right?

How old is this body? The camera itself looks new. While, I'm very interested in getting a field camera, it has been suggested that perhaps a monorail would be a cheaper place to start. Would you advise someone starting out to buy this?

Thanks for your time.

 

[Reinhold]

Hi,

The crack in the glass is pretty subtle, just above the lower left corner. Unless one drops the back, that crack isn't going to spread...

It has a simple Graphic (not "Graphlock") back that will accept any standard 4x5 cut film holder. This is for 4x5 cut film holders only. Graflock backs are designed to let you use roll film holders on 4x5 cameras. If that's what you're looking for, this back won't do that. Personally, If I want medium format, I'll carry a medium format camera.

I haven't researched the age of this unit, I bought it used back in 1960 (or so). I used it for landscape photography for a few years, then put it away (other "diversions" called...). If you're thinking of backpacking with a 4x5, monorails are a bit awkward (although, back when I was a younger sprat, I did short backpacks with it.).

This camera's bellows draw is about the same as the popular 4x5 Tachihara field cameras, so useable lens focal lengths are about the same. For landscape photography, 75 to 210 mm lenses are typical, and this camera will do nicely. If you're thinking of doing tabletop and still life photos, the bellows are a bit short (close-up photography requires significant bellows extension).

Hope this helps.

Reinhold

 

[Reinhold]

Let's drop this little gem down to $150 + shipping.

Reinhold

www.classicBWphoto.com

 

[BetterSense]

There are medium format backs that can be used on non-graflok cameras.

 

[Reinhold]

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[Reinhold]

I just discovered that this camera is still awaiting a home...

Let's see if $125 + shipping will get it adopted.

Reinhold

www.classicBWphoto.com

 

[apconan]

Hi there, totally new to large format, but I'm interested.
What else would I need to start shooting? How do I know what lenses would fit this?

 

[chriscrawfordphoto]

Hi there, totally new to large format, but I'm interested.
What else would I need to start shooting? How do I know what lenses would fit this?

Any lens will fit so long as you have a lensboard with the right size hole for the lens. The sellers lensboard is undrilled, so you'll have to pay someone to drill it, or do it yourself if you have the tools...this is a good thing though, you can buy any lens and use the lensboard with it. Once its drilled you need the size lens its drilled for.

You also need a dark-cloth to put over you when you focus and some film holders.

 

[2F/2F]

Wotta byewtie! Just in case anyone is wondering, this is the first model GV (of the three models of GV), and the only one to have standards of this design. See the GV page on Graflex dot org for more info. These cameras are my favorite of the "low-mid-level" metal rail cameras, and they actually travel pretty well on hikes. For roll film holders and such, you'll need to get the kind that slip under the glass like a sheet film holder, as opposed to the kind for Graflok backs that replace the glass. If it was not for other recent camera purchases (and total lack of need), I may just snap it up for $125. I regret selling my GVII when I got my SINAR and a Speed. It is the camera I really learned photography with, and I should have kept it.

 

[Reinhold]

Conan

To get some idea of used large format lens availability, take a look at the KEH website.

A nice affordable 150 mm lens currently on their site is:
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Like 2F/2F, I learned Large Format with this camera.
It's a simple classic beauty that works just as well as the day it was born.

Reinhold

www/classicBWphoto.com

 

[Andrew K]

I've got one of these - it is a great camera to learn on - wil focus a 90mm without a worry with the standard lens board with a little movement...

To get started you can pick up a 135mm lens for less than $100 to get you started...

I'd grab this myself, but as I said I already have one..and freight to Australia would be a bit too much ..

on the other hand if you had the compendium hood for it.....

 

[Rick A]

Nerts... If only I didn't just get that second Calumet last week... If I weren't broke, I'd get it. My two daughters are hording both my 4x5 Calumets, I dont have anything to shoot with('cept for my TLR's and my OM-1)

 

[fotch]

Great price. I have a like new View II with Graflok, and Optar 203mm and love it. I like the longer 203mm focal length than 150mm I have on a Calumet view camera.

 

[Reinhold]

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[2F/2F]

Argh! Why on Earth do I want it? It makes no sense whatsoever!

I still have my Graphic lensboard adapter and everything.....

 

[taulen]

Any idea what the shipping to Norway for this would be ? If you can get the total under 200$, or at least not much over, I will take it. =)

 

[Gary Liggett]

Is this still for sale? I used to use 4 x 5 back in my Art College days in the late 70s and early 80s. I use a Hasselblad 500c for landscapes work, but would very much like to get back into using 4 x 5 for this type of work. Reading previous comments, and looking at photos on your website, I guess this camera is suitable for that? Can you advise of shipping costs to the UK please, and how I can pay you by Visa. Many thanks, Gary

 

[taulen]

I have to speak on behalf of me, but I think Reinhold and me has agreed that I will buy the camera =)

 

[JRJacobs]

Very nice camera - they are very well made to last a lifetime.

 

[Reinhold]

As a matter of fact, I'm in the process of packaging it for taulen right now...

Reinhold

WWW.classicBWphoto.com

 

[taulen]

Really looking forward to receiving it =)
And also for paying for the item is something I will do with pleasure, the shipping cost on the other hand is crazy, but hey, still cheaper than bying in this country... =/

 

[Gary Liggett]

Congratulations Taulen! I was typing as you must have been posting! I hope the camera brings you many hours of pleasure

 

[fotch]

Taulen got a heck of a good deal on a great camera.

 

[taulen]

Yeh, I know, fotch <3 And I cant wait to set it up and shoot some sheets with it.
Thank you Gary also, sorry for beating you to the punch (not really, but had to say something) hihi