Printex Press Camera Large format camera

Regarding a Printex Pers camera (6x9 cm).

After 'winding up', using the button below the flash battery, the camera can be operated through the cable release that runs from the flash battery to the shutter. To do this, the button on the flash battery must be pressed, causing the shutter and flash to fire simultaneously.
The operation of the cable spooler, which is present in this device, is somewhat heavy, and it is also important to adjust the small screws visible under the flash battery correctly.

I tested the various functions of the camera and flash unit without using the cable release that comes with the device. The flash works well (see last photo; white lamp used). The shutter functions excellently with a separate cable release. The rangefinder is clear and accurate. The Wollensak lens (101mm 1:4.5) is good. No fungus, haze, or scratches. The matte glass is also good. (However, the cloth that is at the sides of the hood which covers the matte glass and the hood and keeps it less open is no longer present.)

In summary, a camera with a flash that has been tested for its functions. The cable release needs to be made more flexible and properly adjusted.

The pictures form a whole with the description.