Busch Pressman Model D
With Honeywell Strobonar flash attached image by PhotoShop Guru (Image rights) |
Busch of Chicago, USA designated its 4×5 press camera the Pressman Model D. While clearly inspired by the Graflex Speed Graphic, the Pressman models did not include a focal-plane shutter. Busch did offer a few innovations of its own, such as a revolving back; and the optional top-mounted "Busch Vue-Focus," which combined rangefinder focusing and parallax-compensated viewing in a single device.
Common lens options include a Wollensak Raptar f/4.7 135mm lens, or a Wollensak Optar f/4.7 135mm in a Graphex Synchromatic shutter. As these were "working" cameras, it is quite common to find examples today whose lenses and shutters have been exchanged by their past owners.
Tan finish was available to special order (Image rights) |
image by John-Henry Collinson (Image rights) |
Links
- Busch 4x5 Pressman user manual at manualzz.com
- Busch Pressman Model D at Jo Lommen's Collecting and Repairing Press Cameras
- older model at Scott's Photographic Collection
- Busch D at Morris' Garage via Internet Archive: The Wayback Machine
- Bush Pressman on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)