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Want to Buy WTB: Inexpensive Old 4x5 Camera or uncoated lens

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Candlejack

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Hello all! Im looking for an old inexpensive 4x5 camera that I can use with slow Ortho Lith film. Im attempting to capture that old time look, especially since Im currently just doing alternative contact prints. The camera doesnt have to be fantastic looking, just in working condition. (If it needs bellow repairs I can probably go the liquid electrical tape route)

Or a barrel lens would work as well since Im rating the film at an ISO of 1.

Let me know what you got! Thanks!
 
I have a Calumet gray metal body 4x5 monorail that comes with a metal case. You can have it for price of shipping which I would suspect to be in the $50-$70 range. I never had problems with Pinholes but I have not used it since 2006-ish. The camera is missing the knob for front rise but the post is still there and works without the knob.

If you want a lens for it, I have a good condition Schneider Symmar 150 f5.6 / 265 f12 convertible in a syncro-compur shutter with the lensboard to fit the camera. I can give you the speed adjustments but you will be mostly using bulb/T mode.
Will include with the camera for $150 and throw in a couple of 4x5 holders.

I also have some extra 4x5 processing tanks if you need those: SP445 or Yankee Square cut film holder.

I am going out of town this weekend but PM on these forums if interested and I will get back to you on Monday.
 
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What do you think of this old 4x5? Just what your looking for and it has an air activated shutter for barrel lenses. See pics
Was getting ready to put for sale in classifieds and saw your wanted ad.

Jamie
 

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It also has a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 film back a viewing screen for cropping. Also displayed in pictures. Camera folds up neatly! Bellows were fine last time i used it about 6 months ago. They have been touched up with liquid electrical tape.
 
fatboy22 said:
It also has a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 film back a viewing screen for cropping. Also displayed in pictures. Camera folds up neatly! Bellows were fine last time i used it about 6 months ago. They have been touched up with liquid electrical tape.
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Very cool! Was it handmade?/branded? Ill shoot you a PM
 

Hello! Sorry I havent gotten back to you, Ive been down for the count sick sick.

I was wondering if you still had the calmut?
 
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