This is a Dean Jones converted Polaroid 900 I picked up on Rangefinder forums a while back. I had intended it to use for 4x5 street portraits but never really got around to doing much with it. I had looked at replacing the Fujinon with a Xenotar 135mm f3.5 (that's been sitting on my shelf) and having it converted to a Byron but that felt a little bit disrespectful to an already beautiful machine.
So if you've always wanted to shoot 4x5 handheld with a Rangefinder there's not much better out there than this. The camera itself is in good shape (with some peeling on the leather). The viewfinder is clear and the patches are very visible (not quite Leica M quality but better than the Fuji GW690 I had). The glass is in good shape and the shutter fires accurately on all speeds (best as I can measure). This really is a unique piece of work. I can include a number of 4*5 film holders if you need them and I can throw in some sheet film as well. $1000 includes PayPal and shipping in the US.
Nice review of it here: https://www.westendcameraclub.com/blog/2013/7/25/gear-review-polaroid-900-4x5-converted-by-razzle
So if you've always wanted to shoot 4x5 handheld with a Rangefinder there's not much better out there than this. The camera itself is in good shape (with some peeling on the leather). The viewfinder is clear and the patches are very visible (not quite Leica M quality but better than the Fuji GW690 I had). The glass is in good shape and the shutter fires accurately on all speeds (best as I can measure). This really is a unique piece of work. I can include a number of 4*5 film holders if you need them and I can throw in some sheet film as well. $1000 includes PayPal and shipping in the US.
Nice review of it here: https://www.westendcameraclub.com/blog/2013/7/25/gear-review-polaroid-900-4x5-converted-by-razzle
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