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+ | The '''Printex Press''' is a camera made in the 1940s by enlarger manufacturer [[Printex]] of Pasadena, California. The standard model is a 4×5" camera, while a '''Mini-Press''' 2¼×3¼" was also offered. The 4×5" model has a 6½ inch f/4.5 lens in a shutter marked Ilex No.3 Acme. | ||
− | + | In contrast to the typical [[Graflex Speed Graphic]] style of [[press camera]] with a lens extending on bellows, the entire camera is a rigid magnesium casting; the lens is mounted on an oversized telescoping tube. A [[Kalart Synchronized Range Finder]] was typically included. It is not a common camera, and it is unclear how many were sold. | |
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*[http://www.retiredcameras.com/printex.html Printex camera] at [http://www.retiredcameras.com/index.html RetiredCameras.com] | *[http://www.retiredcameras.com/printex.html Printex camera] at [http://www.retiredcameras.com/index.html RetiredCameras.com] | ||
*[http://www.novacon.com.br/odditycameras/printex.htm Printex Press] at [http://www.novacon.com.br/odditycameras/index.htm Oddity Cameras], at [http://www.novacon.com.br/ Novacon, Brazil]. | *[http://www.novacon.com.br/odditycameras/printex.htm Printex Press] at [http://www.novacon.com.br/odditycameras/index.htm Oddity Cameras], at [http://www.novacon.com.br/ Novacon, Brazil]. | ||
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+ | |image_text= November, 1946 advertisement<br/> | ||
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[[Category:US 4x5in folding]] | [[Category:US 4x5in folding]] | ||
[[Category:2¼x3¼in]] | [[Category:2¼x3¼in]] | ||
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Printex Mini-Press image by Richard Bugg (Image rights) |
The Printex Press is a camera made in the 1940s by enlarger manufacturer Printex of Pasadena, California. The standard model is a 4×5" camera, while a Mini-Press 2¼×3¼" was also offered. The 4×5" model has a 6½ inch f/4.5 lens in a shutter marked Ilex No.3 Acme.
In contrast to the typical Graflex Speed Graphic style of press camera with a lens extending on bellows, the entire camera is a rigid magnesium casting; the lens is mounted on an oversized telescoping tube. A Kalart Synchronized Range Finder was typically included. It is not a common camera, and it is unclear how many were sold.
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November, 1946 advertisement scanned by Voxphoto (Image rights) |
image by .nomadia. (Image rights) |