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For Sale Chroma Snapshot with Graflex W.A. Optar 90mm lens

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dkreithen

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FS: A Chroma Snapshot 4x5 point-and-shoot camera. You can look up details of this 3-d printed camera on https://chroma.camera/snapshot/ Note that it can be setup for other focal lengths by changing out the four supporting posts between the front and rear standard. This camera comes with two basic viewfinders, one in 4x5 aspect ratio, the other in 6x12. This camera can take standard 4x5 film holders, as well as Grafmatics. This camera is set up for the lens that is included, a Graflex Wide Angle Optar 90mm f6.8 in Graphex shutter. This lens was intended to be used stopped down to f16 or smaller, full aperture is for focusing only. When used correctly, this lens is very sharp, although care must be exercised because it is single coated and can exhibit flare. The glass is generally clean with some internal dust. The shutter is snappy and accurate, with the usual caveat that it cannot actually achieve the top-marked speed. I've calibrated the helical with three marks: infinity, hyperfocal distance for f16, and hyperfocal distance for f32. To use, it's really a point and shoot, with the helical prefocussed. Gives great B&W negatives - I've not used it for color.

You'll need a cable release, which can be threaded through the hole in the grip. Otherwise this should be ready-to-shoot. Asking $300 + shipping/insurance.