B&J Press

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Stanton

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I just purchased a B&J Press camera, 4x5. I have done some cleaning, a little repairing and now it seems ready to shoot. The lens is a 5 1/2 Ilex Paragon, with an Acme #3 shutter. It has a side mounted Kalart Rangefinder which I have to calibrate. There is relatively little information on this camera. I am very familiar with various varieties of Graphics, Pacemakers, Anniversary, Speeds, Crowns, etc. and can certainly operate this camera as it is essentially identical to a Crown Graphic. I would like to date it. I cannot find anything on the body serial numbers for this camera, nor the lens serial number, nor the Kalart. Does anyone have any information which would help?
Thank you, Dave
 
Did you figure out yet that it has a revolving back?

I have one. It's a pretty functional camera, if you don't use wide angle lenses.
 
Yes, I figured out the revolving back and it works smoothly. It took a couple of tries to get the viewfinder mask in properly for portrait mode, but I managed that as well. It looks like it will be serviceable. I have a Calumet roll film holder that will fit properly so I can use 120 roll film.

Dave
 
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