5x7 Kodak View Camera No. 2-D By Graflex Inc w/ Ilex 210mm f6.3, Case & Holders!!
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Step back into the golden age of film with this classic large-format photography kit. This bundle pairs the legendary Eastman Kodak View Camera No. 2-D with a highly regarded Ilex 210mm f/6.3 large-format lens. Manufactured by Graflex Inc. for Kodak, the No. 2-D is a masterpiece of mahogany wood and polished brass. Coupled with the versatile 210mm focal length, this setup is perfect for fine-art landscape photography, studio portraits, and alternative process printing (such as wet plate or cyanotypes).
Included:
- Hard case w/ carrying handle
- Camera + extra extension rail
- Ilex 210mm f/6.3 lens
- 5x7 6 wooden holders and 3 plastic holders (Please note: 1 broken holder is marked in its location, which has been photographed in this listing).
- Felt lined dark cloth for focusing
- Colored filters
- Original Kodak cleaning materials
Condition:
- Pre-owned, in excellent shape!
- Bellows are in tact, smoothly extends and folds
- Wood is in good shape for its age. Visible scratches and scuffs, but still in great condition.
- The Ilex lens elements are clear with no major scratches, fungus, or haze. The mechanical shutter fires!
Key Features & Specs
- The Camera Body (Kodak No. 2-D):
- Build: Beautiful dark-stained solid mahogany body with contrasting cherry wood extension rail and authentic brass hardware.
- Movements: Generous front rise/fall and rear tilt/swing adjustments for precise perspective and depth-of-field control.
- Bellows Draw: Exceptional extension capability, allowing for close-up macro work or the use of longer focal length lenses.
- The Lens (Ilex 210mm f/6.3):
- Focal Length: 210mm (provides a comfortable normal-to-slightly-long perspective depending on your film format).
- Maximum Aperture: f/6.3—offers a bright ground-glass focusing image while maintaining excellent sharpness when stopped down.
- Optics: Renowned Ilex glass formula, delivering classic contrast, smooth bokeh, and excellent coverage for large-format film sheets.