A Graflex 2X3 Century Graphic found at a flea market and brought back to life

[@richardsisk1770]

What a great camera!!

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

That was fun to watch. Nice images ❤

[@dongummphotography]

@@g-r-a-e-m-e- thank you!

[@StepsAndStoness]

Such a fascinating video!

[@dongummphotography]

@@StepsAndStoness thank you!

[@alangamble3236]

Hi Don …..perfect video watch on an early Sunday morning in the UK. There is always a great feeling of satisfaction bringing a damaged camera back to life especially when it’s a bargain purchase. Good luck in finding the additional lenses for more enjoyment.

[@dongummphotography]

@@alangamble3236 thank you!

[@fepatton]

Very nice! I have a 4x5 Speed Graphic like my Dad used back in the day. (He used to like asking people if they could figure out how to open it!) I think their design is just so clever. The Baby Graphic has long been on my want list. Looks like this one works great now. Very handy that you know how to repair cameras!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Now that,,,, was really interesting. Always wanted some sort of press cam for my collection. Thanks!

[@davidhardy879]

Beautiful camera , beautiful pictures , great story , well done Don !

[@dongummphotography]

@@davidhardy879 thank you!

[@AngusMcIntosh]

What an incredible find and restoration!

[@dongummphotography]

@@AngusMcIntosh thank you! I love finding old cameras and putting them back in working order.

[@louisswaim7024]

Very cool and impressive that you rescued this nice old camera. I enjoyed the story and your test shots.

[@dongummphotography]

@@louisswaim7024 thank you!

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Marks out of 10? Definitely 10 Don! So pleased to see old classic cameras rescued like this, it must have been the bargain buy of the year for you. Top job 👍

[@dongummphotography]

@photographyforenjoyment thank you!

[@jamesmoore9511]

You might look into the Kodak Ektar line of lenses.

[@dongummphotography]

@jamesmoore9511 some of those Ektar lenses are amazing! I use a 127mm f4.7 and a 203mm f7.7 on my 4x5 camera.

[@jamesmoore9511]

@@dongummphotography I test my lenses by using a Graflok to Sony E adapter on my Crown 4x5 --- problem is 90mm is the shortest lens it will focus but I've learned a lot about the old lenses I have and some are VERY sharp and some not so much. Really like my Graflex and my Busch press cameras.

[@dongummphotography]

@@jamesmoore9511 those old cameras and lenses can be pretty impressive!

[@michaelcase8574]

My friend found and bought a Deardorf 8x10 with 2 lenses and holders in a case and in almost new case at a garage sale for $150.

[@dongummphotography]

@michaelcase8574 All I can say is WOW! I bought a Burke & James 8X10 Commercial View with no lens for 175 at a flea market and was very happy with that price, but WOW!

[@michaelcase8574]

@dongummphotography Portland used to be a good place for finding deals 10 years ago, but not anymore.

[@dongummphotography]

@michaelcase8574 it is getting harder to find great deals as more people are looking for film cameras to use. They are always out there though.

[@chriscard6544]

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