Originally Posted by
paulbarden
Rather than quote a vague, relative cost, it would be helpful to know what your budget limitations are. Press cameras are dirt common (and can be very inexpensive) if you go to the Fleabay and look. I see plenty of Speed Graphics for sale under $300, which is average if you want a working camera. If you want to search in person in thrift shops, pawn shops, estate sales, etc., then you can likely find one for half that. Film holders are also plentiful and can be had for an average price of $10 apiece, often sold in bundles of 3 or more. I am puzzled by your perception that any of these things are hard to find and overly costly - that's simply not the case.