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Dating a Crown Graphic 4x5

 
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dkonigs



Joined: 16 Sep 2009
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Location: Mountain View, CA
PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:14 am    Post subject: Dating a Crown Graphic 4x5 Reply with quote
Yes, another forum post for someone to look up a serial number and get dating/info about a camera...

I just got a Crown Graphic 4x5, SN: 979500
It has the number "41" printed under the focusing rails, which does not correspond to the schema used for dating newer models.

The lens is a 135mm f/4.7 Optar, SN: 904257

So far it looks good, and if I'm very lucky, will only need some rangefinder tuning. (I should test the shutter, but it seems okay at every setting except "B", where its not working right)
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bruiser



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
According to 'The List' (but not 'The Book') somewhere around Dec '64 to early '65.

Someone with 'The Book' may be able to date your camera more precisely.

Cheers,
Bruce
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