Black camera with several film backs, numerous accessories.
Up for auction is this unique and rare piece of U.S. military and photographic history- A Graflex XL/KS-98B army issue camera and outfit, in hard-shell military case. Originally released in 1965, the XL press camera was an ideal choice- press cameras were a balance between portability for capturing moving action and large, archival quality negatives for reprinting and enlargement- and Graflex made the best in the business. The XLs stayed in service till 1973, capturing many iconic images during the war. This example is in good cosmetic condition, has a Tessar 3.5 F100mm lens, and includes numerous original accessories- solid black flash bulb unit; handgrip with remote release and bracket pieces; several unexploded flash bulbs; filters and lens hood. It also contains the Graflok back, which allows quick changing among several of the included film backs- a 120 roll film RH/10 back; a 220 RH/20 back; and the rare RH/50 70mm back, which used canned 70mm film cartridges favored by the U.S. military since the 1940's. Several straps, a polaroid format accessory viewfinder, and the matching set of keys for the hardcase locks are also inside.

Issued: 1965-1973
Dimensions: 18.5"L x 8.5"D x 11"H, in case
Edition Number: 40329G7 Manufacturer: Graflex/Singer
Country of Origin: United States

Condition: Age and use related wear, as-is