Busch Pressman D - how about movements?

[eumenius]

Hello friends,

may I ask you about your opinion on Busch Pressman D camera? Of course, it doesn't possess a Graflok back, but that's not a big issue for me - I would be using 2.25x3.25" sheet film in it. Does this camera have all needed front movements, like front tilt? I was simply unable to find the information on the net for some reason, call me stupid What would be the reasonable price for a clean specimen today, fitted with 101/4.5 Ektar?

Cheers, Zhenya

UPDATE: It is not a 4x5" D model, it is 2.25x3.25" C model!! Sorry for confusion

 

[fschifano]

Can't offer any advice on price, but it looks to be a nice camera. On spec, it looks superior to the Crown and Speed Grahics. Take a look here: http://www.vintagephoto.tv/busch4by5.shtml

 

[darinwc]

The Busch pressman D is a 4x5 camera.
If you want info on the Busch Pressman C, which is a 2x3 camera, you can find it here:
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[bill schwab]

I have an old D that I like very much. There are front tilts as well as up, down and lateral movements, but no swings. Unfortunately no idea what it is worth. Good luck!

 

[r-brian]

Here's a link to the owner's manual over on Classic Camera Forum:

http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/manuals/pages/buschmodelc.html

I had the D model and really like it except for not being able to use 90mm and wider lenses. That's the reason I sold it and went to a Tachihara.

 

[Bill Mitchell]

The "D" is a Clydesdale, the "C" is a pig.