Plaubel Supra 4x5" & Linhof Symmar 150/5.6 convertible.

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I4ve got a chance of buying a Plaubel Peco Supra 4x5" with a Linhof Symmar 150/5.6 convertible(to 265mm). It is i good condition, and comes with a handfull of almost new filmholders. Anyone have experience with either the camera or the lens? Does it work well, compared to todays newer equipment, and how old is it? Can I use a Polaroid 545 on the camera, and aprox. how much this outfit worth? Hope for some info. With regards Michael Vestergaard

-- Michael Vestergaard (michael.vesterg@post.cybercity.dk), March 02, 1999

Answers

I have a Plaubel Peco Universal ll, which is a alumumin mono rail system which can go from 4x5 to 8x10. I use it as an 8x10. I do not know if the "Supra" falls into this category, but you should know that Plaubel Peco view cameras have very little retail value. After getting a good deal on mine, I called 12 different camera stores to varify my bargain- no one would touch them- not even on a trade! Seems they stopped making them in the 60s and there are no parts available. I love my camera- but I will suggest that you do not pay over 150-200 with a perfect bellows- post me if you have more questions

-- Richard (richardwarren@rcn.com), March 02, 1999.

The handful of filmholders is non-sense Michael. Comes with every second-hand deal in LF.

-- Lot (lotw@wxs.nl), March 03, 1999.

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