Keith 4x5 Twin Lens Reflex Camera

Keith 4x5 Twin Lens Reflex Camera
Photo thanks to R.C. Laus
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Keith 4x5 Twin Lens Reflex Camera
Photo thanks to R.C. Laus

This 4x5 camera is a good example of application of the twin lens reflex design to a 4x5 camera. The rotating Graflock back could be used with a variety of roll-film holders too. See also the related 35mm twin lens reflex cameras, as well as the plethora of medium format twin lens reflex cameras at Medium Format Camera Library Page.

I can only think of the Gowland TLR as another example of such large (4x5") twin lens reflex cameras. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras (1992-3) doesn't list this camera (though a 5x7" Keith Portrait Camera is shown). My guess is this is understandable, as sales of 4x5" TLRs would likely have been modest!


Photo notes:

4X5 twin lens camera has rotating graflock back, hooded viewing screen [ground glass] pair of Ilex paragon lens taking lens in Ilex shutter. The camera is in excellent condition. The shutter could use a tune up [ slow speeds off] This is a fun camera to use and a good picture taker, works great in the studio as well as outdoors. Lens set are 10''[254mm] f6.3