This is a great 4x5 press camera that's been kept in really good condition for it's age. It is the newer version with the top mounted rangefinder. It comes with a custom modified reflex viewer that flips the image, magnifies the focusing screen, and blocks out the light. It's so much easier to compose and focus with this screen. After using it I wouldn't want to try focusing any other way. It also comes with the original focusing hood so you can switch between the two if you're trying to pack light (although if you're already shooting a Crown Graphic than you're probably not too worried about packing light). The lens on this is in incredible condition, clean and clear with no fungus or haze. The shutter goes from 1-1/400th with B and T. The shutter is snappy and and accurate at all speeds except 1 and 2 seem slightly slow. They don't lag or get stuck just seem a little longer than a second. I might be wrong. B and T function but they hang up when trying to close the shutter. The aperture goes from f/4.7-32. The iris is smooth functions properly with no oil on the aperture blades. There is a little dust inside the lens which doesn't affect image quality. It can easily be disassembled and cleaned out if you really want to make sure it's dust free. The lens board has tilt and rise movements as you can see in the photos. This allows for architectural photography and selective depth of field. The focusing screen comes with the original Ektalite fresnel, and ground glass both in great condition with no noticeable scratches or scuffs. It's clean with no fungus or haze. The focusing screen has been calibrated for critical focusing and is aligned with the film plane. I have never used the rangefinder since I have the reflex viewer so I can't verify if it is accurate or not. I'm assuming that being as old as it is, it would need to be calibrated to operate correctly. That being said, when batteries are inserted and the button is pressed on the side, a red light shoots out of the rangefinder. I'm not entirely sure what function is serves but it does turn on. The bellows are flexible and supple with no leaks that I can find with a flashlight. The shutter release on the body functions properly and triggers the lens shutter. Overall this camera is in very good cosmetic and function condition. It does however have a bit of a musty smell that is most likely from sitting in it's original case for so long.
This camera is great for someone looking to get into 4x5 photography without breaking the bank. This is a one of a kind modification, the chances you'll find another one like this for sale are pretty slim.
I'm looking to get $300 + actual S/H from Ohio. If that sounds steep, I'm always open to reasonable offers, so message me and make me an offer.
*I will give you a discount on anything you buy in combination with other items I'm selling. I'm also open to splitting this up if someone is only interested in part of this kit.
This camera is great for someone looking to get into 4x5 photography without breaking the bank. This is a one of a kind modification, the chances you'll find another one like this for sale are pretty slim.
I'm looking to get $300 + actual S/H from Ohio. If that sounds steep, I'm always open to reasonable offers, so message me and make me an offer.
*I will give you a discount on anything you buy in combination with other items I'm selling. I'm also open to splitting this up if someone is only interested in part of this kit.
