For Sale Burke and James 4x5 commercial view $220

weasel · Jun 8, 2022

Probably going to regret selling this. This is a very capable, though somewhat crude 4x5 camera that I have used for a long time. Lots of movements. No light leaks, evrything works.
$220 shipped in US only, Paypal only.

weasel · Jun 10, 2022

weasel · Jul 1, 2022

Rick A · Jul 2, 2022

To the unknowing, these are undoubtedly the most under rated cameras, plain looking, nearly ugly, so very utilitarian, and one of the most capable cameras ever designed. Wonderful hybrid studio/field cameras, fold up nicely to pack into the field and yet comfortable in the studio with more movements than (usually)needed. I've owned and restored more than a dozen of these in 4x5 and 5x7(my fave).
This one is a bargain and probably the cleanest I've ever seen.

weasel · Jul 7, 2022

Rick A, it really is a very functional camera. I came across a deal too good to pass up on a zone six, so this one needs to go. I may end up flipping the zone 6 and keeping this; it has more movements, and while it is bigger folded up, you don't have to remove the lens like I do with the zone six, so really its a wash size wise. Weight is about the same. I"m surprised no one has snatched this up.

Rick A · Jul 7, 2022

weasel said:
Rick A, it really is a very functional camera. I came across a deal too good to pass up on a zone six, so this one needs to go. I may end up flipping the zone 6 and keeping this; it has more movements, and while it is bigger folded up, you don't have to remove the lens like I do with the zone six, so really its a wash size wise. Weight is about the same. I"m surprised no one has snatched this up.

I hear you, I own a Zone VI 4x5 and don't use it as much as I used my CV. I feel like I have to pamper the Zone, and never babied the CV.

kdhenry · Jul 7, 2022

Hey, Rick...
Do I need this camera?
Not as pretty as my other ones but one can never have too many cameras to sit in the closet and wait.

weasel · Jul 7, 2022

I had someone ask about bellows draw

weasel · Jul 7, 2022

kdhenry said:
Hey, Rick...
Do I need this camera?
Not as pretty as my other ones but one can never have too many cameras to sit in the closet and wait.

Oh, but is pretty! I read somewhere the grey paint was surplus ww11 US navy paint; no idea if that is true, but I like the story.
This is classic mid century american functional design and engineering at its best!

Rick A · Jul 7, 2022

kdhenry said:
Hey, Rick...
Do I need this camera?
Not as pretty as my other ones but one can never have too many cameras to sit in the closet and wait.

You should own one of everything. Next time you're at the shack I'll tell you what it's like to own over 500 cameras---that are all shooters.

kdhenry · Jul 7, 2022

Beats my dozens of Konicas, Rick.
Hey Weasel, that camera still for sale? I'm getting tired of drooling all over my mouse every time I pass the page.
PM me your PayPal info and let's get this taken care of.
;-)
_Karl

For Sale Burke and James 4x5 commercial view $220

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