Graflex Crown Graphic 4x5 Film Camera with Optar 135mm f4.7 lens (Pre-Owned)
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This camera shows a lower amount of typical wear for its age making for a great show piece or to add to your new large format kit! The optics of the amazing Optar 135mm are free of fungus and scratches. This camera does show a very common quirk of large format lenses which is that the slow speeds are not accurate due to the old grease. Every shutter speed above 1/10th of a second looks to be accurate and both bulb and time exposure modes work as they should.
The Graflex Crown Graphic 4x5 is a classic large format film camera known for its portability and versatility. It's often used in press photography and street photography due to its compact size and relatively fast setup compared to other large format cameras. The Optar 135mm f/4.7 lens is a common lens option for the Crown Graphic. It offers a moderate wide-angle view on the 4x5 format, suitable for a variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, and architectural photography.
With its rangefinder focusing system and bellows for focusing and composing, the Crown Graphic provides precise control over composition and depth of field. The camera typically uses sheet film holders, allowing for the use of various types of film and easy switching between exposures.