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Offered: Fabulous TOWER PRESS CAMERA type 4" x 5" plate camera with a TOWER rangefinder.
The TOWER PRESS CAMERA was produced by Busch Precision Camera Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, in the 1950s and 1960s. The TOWER PRESS CAMERA was sold only at SEARS, ROEBUCK & Co.

The TOWER PRESS CAMERA is of high-level quality. The TOWER PRESS CAMERA camera features a rotating back so that both horizontal and vertical photos can be taken. The camera offered here is in good condition and has few signs of use.
Serial number of the camera: 201506.
The camera is equipped with a WOLLENSAK Full Synchromatic shutter.
Shutter speeds T, B, 1-1/400, all shutter speeds run perfectly.
Lens: Graflex Optar 135 mm f 4.7
Serial number of the lens:  G36908. The lens is clear and scratch-free.
Rangefinder: TOWER (is Hugo Meijer) rangefinder, fully functioning with good sliding image (see pictures).
Furthermore, the camera is equipped with a viewfinder adjustable from 6' to infinity. In addition, the camera has a folding sports finder.
A perfect camera to work with or to complete your collection.

4x5 camera - Very good condition, few signs of use, fully functional.

Super gave TOWER PRESS CAMERA 4" x 5" .

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