Graflex 2x3
A compact format camera produced in the United States, designed for 2¼ x 3¼ inch film
Overview
The Graflex 2x3, officially known as the "GRAFLEX 2x3 Miniature Speed Graphic" and sometimes referred to as the "Graflex 2x3 AnniversarySpeedGraphic," is a compact format camera made by Graflex. It was described in service documentation as one of the most prestigious cameras of the twentieth century. Though often associated with the Century Graphic line—produced from 1949 to 1970—the exact production years for the "2x3" designation remain unverified. The camera uses a focal plane shutter and supports a bellows extension range of 2½ to 9 inches maximum, allowing for close focusing and flexible composition.
Specifications
| Format | 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches |
| Bellows dimensions | 2 1/2 to 9 inches maximum |
| Shutter type | focal plane shutter |
| Country of origin | United States |
Design
The service manual covers technical aspects including the bellows, folding viewfinder, yoke alignment, bed assembly, front standard with open finder and handle, graphic back with focusing frame, and focal plane shutter components such as curtain setting plates. Technical specifications in the manual also include optical limits and bellows extension range.
Context
The Graflex 2x3 is linked to the Century Graphic series, which was manufactured between 1949 and 1970 for 2¼ x 3¼ inch plates, suggesting a possible production timeline for this model within that range.
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