I'm trying to research my dad's Crown Graphic Special (with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 135mm f/4.7 lens). Judging from online serial number records, I think [edited] the camera and lens date to about 1968. The camera and lens are both in excellent shape (very little wear), while the ground glass focusing panel has noticeable signs of use and aging (the black paint on the side tabs is worn, there are white oxidation spots on the inside frame, and the hood has some rub marks on the back). Is this difference in wear normal, given that the panel would probably be subject to the most handling (film holders being moved in and out, face pressed to the back of the hood, etc.)? Or is it possible that the focusing panel is not the one that originally came with the camera? If it's of any significance, the focusing panel is marked "Graflex General Precision" in red on the inside of the hood and has the number "2 (DJ) 31915" embossed on the side frame.
Thanks for any insights.
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