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Graflex Pacemaker Crown Graphic 4x5 press camera - renovated
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Graflex Pacemaker Crown Graphic 4x5 press camera - renovated
Price: US $189.50
Up for sale is my \"renovated\" Graflex Pacemaker Crown Graphic 4x5 press camera. I purchased this camera on a couple of years ago looking for a lighter to carry 4x5 filmfield camera. It is the lightest of all my 4x5 cameras. But like all press cameras has limited movements. When it arrived it was not as described, in much worse condition and not usable. With little choice I set out to make itonce again intoworking camera. In that process I unfortunatelyhad no choice but to remove the existing leather covering as it was completely dried out, cracked and already pealing. To put her back into working order the camera was almost completely disassembled cleaned, missing parts were replace, mechanics were lubricated and re-assembled. The mahogany was refinished, leather belt/handle was replaced, bellows was patched and metal parts repainted. I have shot black and white filmand color instantfilm images with this cameraand the bellows appear to be light tight. Howeveryou can see where the patching occurred. While the images I have taken appear to be properly exposed I cannot say for sure how long the bellows will remain light tight when used. This camera comes with a Graflex Optar f 4.7 135mm lens in Graflex/Wollensak shutter. The lens shows signs of fungus and cleaning. The shutter appears to fire on all speeds but has NOT been tested.The aperture blades work fine but show some ware. I have notshot photos with this lens/shutter but instead use other lenses/shutters. I assume thatimages would be rather soft.Graflock back and focus screen are in good condition. The folding light shade is also ingood working condition. As is the quick view finder. The range finder isNOT working. I use a dark cloth and lupe to compose and focus. See Photos and ask questions if youhave them!Once I decided to not \"restore\" this camera I focused on the things Iuse in taking large format photos!While I hate to part with herI have too many film cameras this one is not currently being used.

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