Where to Get a Speed Graphic?
Since we are talking about 30-50 year old equipment, you can’t buy one at your local K-Mart. The best way to find a Speed Graphic or related camera is to purchase a copy of Shutterbug Magazine and peruse the ads, or visit your local camera flea market.Recent prices vary widely from $300 and up for a beat Speed Graphic to $150 for a Crown Graphic in great shape with Kodak 127mm f4.7 lens, filters, 11 normal 4×5 film holders; 1 4×5 film pack adaptor, flash, bulbs, and case.Similar cameras by other manufacturersThe Wista 45RF and Linhof Master Technica are more suitable for “Press” camera use than the others, as both have range finders. The Wista has a revolving back (a la the Super Graphic). While the Linhof is similar to the Pacemaker Crown Graphics, and it has much more movement available and any “Press” Graphic did.The Toyo 45a Field Camera ($1550) and Horseman 45FA Camera ($2700) are also similar. There are other 4×5 Field Cameras, but they are more of the classic wood box tradit
Since we are talking about 30-50 year old equipment, you can’t buy one at your local K-Mart. The best way to find a Speed Graphic or related camera is to purchase a copy of Shutterbug Magazine and peruse the ads, or visit your local camera flea market. Recent prices vary widely from $300 and up for a beat Speed Graphic to $150 for a Crown Graphic in great shape with Kodak 127mm f4.7 lens, filters, 11 normal 4×5 film holders; 1 4×5 film pack adaptor, flash, bulbs, and case. Similar cameras by other manufacturers The Wista 45RF and Linhof Master Technica are more suitable for “Press” camera use than the others, as both have range finders. The Wista has a revolving back (a la the Super Graphic). While the Linhof is similar to the Pacemaker Crown Graphics, and it has much more movement available and any “Press” Graphic did. The Toyo 45a Field Camera ($1550) and Horseman 45FA Camera ($2700) are also similar. There are other 4×5 Field Cameras, but they are more of the classic wood box tr
