Nagaoka Ultralight 4X5 camera W/ 150mm + 240mm Lenses + Holders + Film + Fresnel (#1154)

This Nagaoka MKII is a small form factor, ultralight, folding field 4X5 camera. At under 3LBS it is a compact and light option for backpacking, while still offering good rigidity and modest movements. Upgraded with a bright fresnel screen and made of centuries old dried Japanese cherry wood, this is a true to testament to the incredible craftsmanship of the Nagaoka workshop, that was family operated for over 100 years. This particular camera was sold under Calumet's home brand as an ultralight option.

Includes:

• Nagaoka ultralight MKII 4X5 camera
• Schneider Symmar S MC 150mm F5.6 lens
• Schneider Tele-Xenar coated, 240mm F5.5 lens
• 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 2LBS)
• Front movements include limited swing, rise/fall, and tilt
• Rear movements include tilt and swing
• Back easily mounted in horizontal or vertical positions
• Upgraded with a bright fresnel/focusing screen combo from Horseman, with glass overlay

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 Symmar S MC 150mm F5.6:

• 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, multi-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

Schneider Tele-Xenar 240mm F5.5:

• 240mm is a tele/portrait-angle of view lens on 4X5 cameras (similar to a 90mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• Coates glass
• Tele photo design lens, which requires only half of the bellows draw compared to a conventional lens of the same focal length, this means you can focus this lens at infinity with only 120mm of bellows, ideal for use with limited bellows cameras such as this one
• 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

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