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Graflex Crown Graphic Special 4x5 Camera Kodak Ektar 127mm lens Flash & Case Etc

$ 250.73

  • Brand: Graflex
  • Color: Black
  • Focus Type: Manual
  • Format: 127mm
  • Model: Graflex Crown Graphic
  • Type: Large Format

Description

Graflex The Pacemaker Crown Graphic Special 4x5 Camera Kodak Ektar 127mm lens-Flash Battery & Extras Vintage 1940’s Flash Battery, Case, Reflector, Extra Bulbs. Rangefinder on side. Prior owner name cards inside Any blemishes / wear shown in pictures The Pacemaker Crown Graphic was introduced by Graflex in 1947 after decades of them manufacturing the already world famous Speed Graphic. The American camera producer from Rochester, New York had a long standing reputation for building reliable cameras and the Crown Graphic was no exception. The cameras are entirely mechanical, surprisingly simple for a large format press camera, and allow the use of different lenses, film holders, and 120 roll film backs. The photographer has the choice of composing and focusing off the camera's ground glass back or using the rangefinder and viewfinder combo for a quicker capture. Graflex did away with the focal plane shutter in the Crown Graphic which reduced the weight and size of the camera and allowed wider angle lenses to be used as the lens could be closer to the film plane. These cameras - as well as the Speed Graphics - quickly dominated the press camera market due to their versatility, compact construction, and simplicity.