For Sale FS Speed Graphic w/ 152mm Ektar & Working Focal Place Shutter

[dachyagel]

Speed Graphic 4x5 press camera for sale ... has a working focal plane shutter, curtains look good with no pinholes that I can see; bellows also look good, light tight.

This is an older one, with a folding sport finder and folding view finder -- but it does have a rangefinder that is calibrated to the 152m Ektar that's on the board.

The lens is in decent shape -- some cleaning or scuff marks and internal dust are evident -- and the shutter has a sticky release which may simply need a spot of sewing oil. All in all, a good beater camera; if you need them, I'll also include a couple of older 4x5 film holders.

Asking $180, PayPal only; shipping should be about $12 via Priority mail within the continental US.

 

[dachyagel]

This is a Pre-Anniversary model -- note that the U shaped part of the sport finder (which should be on the front standard) is missing; I never noticed this before because I never used the sport finder (who does, honestly?).

Here's some info dredged up from graflex.org:

"The big improvement in the 1928 Speed Graphic camera over the top handle version was the 4 inch lensboard for tele and speed lenses. This feature was mentioned in Central Camera and similar catalogs of the time. But one rarely finds an early Speed Graphic listed in catalogs and ads equipped with a front shutter until the era of flash synchronizers, 1932 on... An advantage of the Pre-Anniversary cameras over later ones is that it is quite a bit lighter, good for hiking and backpacking. One can make up special U-shaped front standards out of flat stock giving full front movements to any Anniversary or Pre-Anniversary Graphic."

 

[dachyagel]

bump

 

[dachyagel]

I sold the lens for this, but the body is still available -- I'll take $90 for the body plus shipping. As stated, it has a working focal plane shutter.

 

[dachyagel]

Relisting this to ease the confusion....

 

[dachyagel]

SOLD