{"product_id":"vintage-50s-graflex-crown-graphic-w-wollensak-raptar-127mm-f-4-5-lens-graflex-flash-press-4x5-film-camera","title":"Vintage 50's Graflex Crown Graphic w\/ Wollensak Raptar 127mm f\/4.5 Lens \u0026 Graflex Flash Press 4x5 Film Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic American-made large format press camera from the golden age of photojournalism. This vintage 1950s Graflex Crown Graphic 4x5 is equipped with a Wollensak Raptar 127mm f\/4.5 lens in a Rapax shutter and includes the iconic Graflex side-mounted flash unit along with the film holders shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Graflex flash handle is especially notable, as vintage Graflex flash units famously inspired and were used as the base for the original Star Wars lightsaber props, giving this setup crossover appeal for both camera collectors and film memorabilia enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera has undergone a basic functional inspection and is being sold AS-IS due to its age and the specialized nature of large format equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShutter cocks, winds, and fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShutter speeds appear to operate at different speeds by sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture blades move properly throughout the range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens appears clean with no obvious haze, fungus, or separation observed during inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBellows appear intact with no obvious damage noted during visual inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround glass focusing back installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes multiple 4x5 film holders shown in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Graflex flash attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Fully Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShutter speed accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRangefinder operation or calibration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-tightness under film testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround glass accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront standard movements and calibration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall photographic performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note: the shutter’s Bulb setting appears somewhat sticky, though standard shutter operation is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the camera presents very well for its age with attractive chrome and black finishes. The lens board, flash unit, body covering, and hardware remain in solid vintage condition, making this an excellent candidate for use, collection, display, or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and represent the exact camera you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraflex Crown Graphic 4x5 Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWollensak Raptar 127mm f\/4.5 Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapax Shutter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraflex Side-Mounted Flash Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Glass Focusing Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x5 Film Holders Shown in Photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Sale Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage camera is sold AS-IS. No film testing has been performed and no guarantees are made regarding accuracy, calibration, or long-term operation. 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