Graflex RB Series B Curtain Aperture Large format camera
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Description from the seller
Graflex RB Series B (The Folmer Graflex Corporation, Rochester, USA)
Production period: 1923 - 1942
Image format: 4 x 5"
Objective: Kodak Anastigmat 4.5 / 5 1/2 inch No. 31
Cloth focal-plane shutter -/1000
fold-out waist-level finder (see photos)
Accessories: Leather case, 1 film-pack adapter (Graflex), 1 Grafmatic Filmholder, several plate holders (all see photos), Instruction Manual
Serial number (body): 166222 ~ 1928
Serial number (lens): 311756
Condition:
The cosmetic condition can be described as good - very good (see photos). The high-quality lens is clear and free of scratches. Due to lack of expertise, the shutter could not be inspected. The cloth of the shutter shows pronounced signs of aging (see photo) and must be replaced. The waist-level finder is intact, as is the matte screen in the viewfinder. The bellows are in good condition. All settings operate smoothly. One mount of the carrying handle is torn.
The photos are an integral part of the camera description and condition.
Graflex RB Series B (The Folmer Graflex Corporation, Rochester, USA)
Production period: 1923 - 1942
Image format: 4 x 5"
Objective: Kodak Anastigmat 4.5 / 5 1/2 inch No. 31
Cloth focal-plane shutter -/1000
fold-out waist-level finder (see photos)
Accessories: Leather case, 1 film-pack adapter (Graflex), 1 Grafmatic Filmholder, several plate holders (all see photos), Instruction Manual
Serial number (body): 166222 ~ 1928
Serial number (lens): 311756
Condition:
The cosmetic condition can be described as good - very good (see photos). The high-quality lens is clear and free of scratches. Due to lack of expertise, the shutter could not be inspected. The cloth of the shutter shows pronounced signs of aging (see photo) and must be replaced. The waist-level finder is intact, as is the matte screen in the viewfinder. The bellows are in good condition. All settings operate smoothly. One mount of the carrying handle is torn.
The photos are an integral part of the camera description and condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Graflex
Model/type nr
RB Series B Curtain Aperture
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Estimated period
1920-1930
