[LargeFormat] Busch Pressman Model D

[Kent Gibbs]

I found some info on the camera at photo.net.  For the most part it
seems that the people who have owned one were very pleased with it's
quality and features (comparing it to the Linhof), with the exception
of the small lensboard.  A revolving back is standard as is more
movement than the Graphics.  It will accept the slide in roll film
holders as well.

I will probably lay my money down and perhaps give a full report later.

Kent


--- Richard Knoppow <dickburk@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "philip lambert" <philip.lambert@ntlworld.com>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Busch Pressman Model D
> 
> 
> > Was this a forerunner of Speed Graphic?
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Kent Gibbs" <kent_gibbs@yahoo.com>
> > To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 4:59 PM
> > Subject: [LargeFormat] Busch Pressman Model D
> >
> >
> > >   I have the opportunity to acquire a Busch Pressman for
> $225 US
> > > including lens and some accessories.  Problem is, I have
> little
> > > knowledge of this camera and it's probable value.
> > >
> > >   Any help or insight would be appreciated.
> > >
> > >
>   No, its a 1950's competitor. The Busch Pressman is more
> like a Crown Graphic as it does not have a focal plane
> shutter. It has more front movement than a Speed or Crown
> does.
>   They are very well made cameras, all metal and very
> strong. The drawback is that lensboards are hard to find,
> practically you have to make them or have them made. Some
> Busch models have Kalart rangefinders, some of the later
> ones have a top mounted range/view finder. The back is a
> standard spring back but its revolving. There is no easy way
> to adapt it for a Graflok back.
>   Busch did make one camera with a focal plane shutter, a
> much more elaborate one than on the Speed Graphic. They were
> advertized but I've never seen one. This was probably to
> meet the military specification for the Graphic.
>   Busch cameras came with a variety of lenses. Standard was
> either the Kodak Ektar 127mm, f/4.7 or a Wollensak 135mm,
> f/4.5 Raptar. The Raptar and Graphic Optar are identical.
>   The first Speed Graphic was sold in 1926 or 1927. It went
> through many changes over the years although they were
> evolutionary in nature. Even the earliest ones are
> recognizable and are essentially identical with the later
> models.
> ---
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles, CA, USA
> dickburk@ix.netcom.com
> 
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