Hi all!
I ran across this Graflex drop bed bellows camera that I'm pretty sure was 5x7. I wanted to look it over more, but the woman working was standing there waiting for me to get on with it so I had to snap a couple of pics and be on my way.
What confused me was that this camera was made of wood--indicating it was an earlier model--but had the nameplate "Graflex, Inc." and not "Folmer, etc."
I do apologize for the poor quality of the photos.
After doing a bit of searching, this camera seems to most resemble a Graflex RB Cycle Graphic. It does have a revolving back and pop-out viewing hood and ground glass back. It came with a set of cut film holders.
I also wonder about the lens: Kodak Anastigmat 170mm f/7.7. Possibly switched out the original lens for this one?
If you have any insight into this camera, I'd appreciate hearing it--approximate date of manufacture, whether my ID is correct, etc. Trying to decide if it's worth buying at their price. The shutter seems to be in good working order and the glass on the lens looked pretty clean. What do you think a fair price for this would be (if that's okay to ask)?
If I go back in to look again, where can I find identifying information like the serial number or model identification on the camera body?
Thanks!
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