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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
A co-worker told me a relative of his wants to sell a Graflex Press camera. He (the relative) is a retired photographer. I think he purchased the Graflex in the sixties or late fifties. It was used as a studio camera. I know zilch about large format photography and even less about Graflex cameras. Is there a place on the net where I can find ballpark values? I have no idea what I should offer. Galland |
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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
On 5/29/2004 11:26 PM klink spake thus:
A co-worker told me a relative of his wants to sell a Graflex Press camera. He (the relative) is a retired photographer. I think he purchased the Graflex in the sixties or late fifties. It was used as a studio camera. I know zilch about large format photography and even less about Graflex cameras. Is there a place on the net where I can find ballpark values? I have no idea what I should offer. Yes: one obvious place is eBay. Look for Crown Graphics and Speed Graphics (both 4x5 press cameras made by Graflex*). I wouldn't take prices there as gospel, but they should give you a pretty good idea of what a fair price is.\ *-unless you want the "baby" Graphics made for 120 rollfilm. -- Civilization is just a temporary failure of entropy. - Christine Nelson |
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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
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says... A co-worker told me a relative of his wants to sell a Graflex Press camera. He (the relative) is a retired photographer. I think he purchased the Graflex in the sixties or late fifties. It was used as a studio camera. I know zilch about large format photography and even less about Graflex cameras. Is there a place on the net where I can find ballpark values? I have no idea what I should offer. Galland http://www.graflex.org -- Robert D Feinman Landscapes, Cityscapes and Panoramic Photographs http://robertdfeinman.com mail: |
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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
Press cameras are a good starting place for large format photography. The
only real disadvantage is the limited movements they have, but what they have is sufficient for most field work. Otherwise they are rugged and dependable. "klink" wrote in message ... A co-worker told me a relative of his wants to sell a Graflex Press camera. He (the relative) is a retired photographer. I think he purchased the Graflex in the sixties or late fifties. It was used as a studio camera. I know zilch about large format photography and even less about Graflex cameras. Is there a place on the net where I can find ballpark values? I have no idea what I should offer. Galland |
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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
Checkout Graflex.org.
This is an excellent site, with a tremendous amount of interest, activity and user support. These are great people that will help you with anything you need to know about the format, cameras and accessories. You will be surprised at the amount of interest and expertise. I just purchased one (Graflex Super Graphic) and I have to change my entire lifestyle just to put this 4x5 camera/format to use (loading of film takes an evening) but my interest in photography has been revitalized. |
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Pondering purchase of a Graflex Press camera
"Norman Worth" wrote in message hlink.net... Press cameras are a good starting place for large format photography. The only real disadvantage is the limited movements they have, but what they have is sufficient for most field work. Otherwise they are rugged and dependable. AND you can fix them with a screwdriver and pliers. Try that with a d-----l. Truly, dr bob. "klink" wrote in message ... A co-worker told me a relative of his wants to sell a Graflex Press camera. He (the relative) is a retired photographer. I think he purchased the Graflex in the sixties or late fifties. It was used as a studio camera. I know zilch about large format photography and even less about Graflex cameras. Is there a place on the net where I can find ballpark values? I have no idea what I should offer. Galland |
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