Graflex 4X5 on E-*

[tom thomas]

Check out this Graflex 4X5? Crown Graphic, Item 160565916910, on E-**. It's advertised as a 4X5 but has a f4.5, 101mm lens. I think it's a Model 23 (2X3) instead as the lens takes up most of the area of the lensboard. Am I right? Nice looking Graflok back camera anyway.

Here is a photo of the f4.5/101mm Ektar on my 23 Crown. The two lens/lensplates sure seem to be the same size. The photo on E-* won't copy so I couldn't include it for direct comparison.

Should the seller be informed if I'm right?

Tom

[toolbox]

Check out this Graflex 4X5? Crown Graphic, Item 160565916910, on E-**. It's advertised as a 4X5 but has a f4.5, 101mm lens. I think it's a Model 23 (2X3) instead as the lens takes up most of the area of the lensboard. Am I right? Nice looking Graflok back camera anyway.

Here is a photo of the f4.5/101mm Ektar on my 23 Crown. The two lens/lensplates sure seem to be the same size. The photo on E-* won't copy so I couldn't include it for direct comparison.

Should the seller be informed if I'm right?

Tom

I've done that a couple of times...just send them an FYI note explaining what they actually have. They've always been appreciative so far...

[bruiser]

Usually it an an honest mistake by those sellers who know little about cameras. They measure the outside of the camera instead of noting the actual film size.

Bruce

[tim o'brien]

You are affecting the order of the universe. What concern is it of yours that some schmuck is trying to make a profit on something they know nothing about?

tim in san jose

[LyleB]

I've corrected a few sellers when I noticed major discrepancies. They have always responded appreciatively, at least that is the impression they have given. Have then corrected the listing.

I would want to be certain of my facts though.