Description:
Graflex Speed Graphic Anniversary
Serial Number 360037
Production dates : circa 1940-1945
Key Features:
4x5 Anniversary Speed Graphic
Has the usual Graflex focal plane shutter with speeds, T + 1/10 to 1/1000 but also has a front GRAPHEX shutter, fitted with an Ektar 127mm lens.Use 4x5 film plate as standard.
Please note: The Kalart rangefinder is not operational as the Beam splitter has been damaged by previous owner and can't be replaced and is sold as is (see last picture).
Condition:
Very good after a deep in house service.
All camera movements are smooth.
The bellow is in excellent condition.
The focal plane shutter is nice and responsive as seen in the video included. Nevertheless the speeds cannot be guaranteed.
The front Graphex shutter has been CLAD'd, partly stripped down, cleaned and the speeds adjusted as close as their original settings.
The Ektar lens is great with only some cleaning marks at the front.
The focusing screen, which appears to be original, is bright.
What we have done:
Better than words, full videos and pictures have been documented HERE ==>
- Focal plane curtain checked and tensioned.
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