Large Format (5x4") Camera - Graflex Speed Graphic Pacemaker / Kodak Aero Ektar 178mm F2.5 / 6x9 Roll Back

Hi Folks,

Due to a severe case of GAS and constantly +1ing my n I need to sell one of my prize possessions.

Graflex Speed Graphic Pacemaker 5x4" camera including functional focal plane shutter and Kodak Aero Ektar 178mm F2.5 lens

I won't split the camera / lens but roll back can go separately.

This camera / lens, often know as the Burnett combo can give absolutely razor thin DOF, for example a portrait with the subject 2 meters away results in 6mm DOF.

The camera features some movements but not as much a proper view camera.

The lens mount is a custom 3d printed piece made by a friend who is big into Graflex / LF work and also a 3D printer engineer, it is lovely.

Also included in the sale:

The nice Velbon ball head I use to support this on a Manfrotto 055B tripod (tripod not for sale).

6x double sided film holders.

Big cable release to trigger the focal plan shutter.

Yellow filter for the lens.

Spare lens mount in brass.

Hard case.

Not included in the sale - 6x9 120 film roll back. £180 on its own or £100 with the rest of the kit.

This camera is beautiful and unique, if you want to shoot portraits it can give you a look unlike anything else.

I'm looking for £900 including insured courier delivery.

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Lovely. (Almost) definitely won't be able to afford. But free bump and GLWS.

Price pls :P

Also photo next to something for scale pls!

I'm building up the suspense.....

dibs if you can add selfie stick

j/k obvs, bumpety bump ))

count my pre-dibs pending price :)

Some sample images.

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For scale, this is the camera mounted on a Manfrotto 055B tripod. I wouldn't use anything smaller.

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damn that takes nice shots

Amazing! So much want

@amey @c00ps @anidel @sodha

I've added a load more bits to the sale (included in the price) in the OP.

The only thing that isn't included is the 6x9 120 roll back. That is priced separately.

Oof. Yes. It is a beautiful thing (and lovely pictures), but out of my range for the moment. Glws

Lovely these. Make taking pictures fun again.

Is this a full frame sensor?

Ah, such a lovely camera; shot loads on these over the years. Xmas coming but GLWS Mike!

Yeah. 34megapixel.

I always just assumed the Aero Ektar lens would be meggabucks and massive.

What a neat camera.

It's such a fun combination, I'm really torn about selling it.

Just checked my credit card balance price drop: £925.

Last postage day for christmas price drop..... £900

How many frames per second can this shoot?

0.008 FPS but oh how good those frames look!

Now sold :*(