Tachihara 4X5 field camera W/ 150mm + 210mm Lenses + Holders + Film + Fresnel (#1831)

This Tachihara ultralight 4X5 camera is a small form factor, folding field 4X5 camera, a compact and light option for backpacking, while still offering excellent rigidity and a good suite of movements. This newer version, sold under Calumet's home brand is an improved design with many upgraded features such as Teflon washers, the best ground glass/fresnel combo available, larger movements and more stable hardware, retro movement on the rear standard and smooth action all around. Made of centuries old dried Japanese cherry wood, this is a true to testament to the incredible craftsmanship.

Includes:

• Tachihara Field Stand 4X5 camera
• Schneider Xenar 150mm F4.5 lens
• Yamasaki Congo 210mm F6.3 lens (branded as Osaka Commercial)
• Two 4X5 film holders (used, modern, tested light-tight)
• Fresh, Sealed, 25 sheet box of CatLABS X FILM 80 II BW negative film

Camera Features:

• Ultralight construction (Just over 3LBS)
• Front movements include swing, rise/fall, and tilt
• Rear movements include tilt and swing
• Back easily mounted in horizontal or vertical positions
• Ultra bright ground glass/fresnel combo focusing screen with grid overlay
• Improved movements and controls

Camera Condition:

• This camera is used, tested, and working as it should
• Cosmetically, this camera is in good shape and shows light signs of use with the original wood finish intact throughout
• Bellows are tested LIGHT TIGHT
• All camera movements, knobs, gears, and latches are in good working condition
• Ground glass is clean and clear with no issues to report

Schneider Xenar 150mm F4.5:

• 150mm is a normal-angle of view lens on 4X5 cameras (similar to a 50mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• This lens is used, tested, and working as it should
• Modern, compact, coated lens
• Cosmetically, this lens shows normal signs of use
• Clean, coated glass with no fungus, haze or scratches
• Shutter is in good working condition and fires nicely on all speeds

Yamasaki Congo 210mm F6.3:

• 210mm is a tele/portrait-angle of view lens on 4X5 cameras (similar to an 85mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• Modern, compact, coated lens
• This lens is used, tested, and working as it should
• Cosmetically, this lens shows normal signs of use
• Clean glass with no haze, scratches or fungus
• Shutter is in good working condition and fires nicely on all speeds
• Branded as "Osaka Commercial"

Ask us about combining this purchase with any of our other large format lenses or film holders.