Graflex Graphic View II 4x5 Monorail Large Format Setup w/ 90mm f/6.8 Optar Lens For Sale

Beautifully Maintained Mid-Century Graflex Graphic View II 4x5 Outift — Complete Studio/Field Monorail Kit with Original Hard Case & Wide Angle Lens!Up for sale is a complete vintage Graflex Graphic View II 4x5 large format monorail camera outfit. This setup comes complete with its custom-fitted original vulcanized fiberboard and metal reinforced transport case. This classic "grey hammer-tone finish" camera represents the peak of Graflex studio engineering, loaded with versatile architectural and landscape corrections.🔍 Key Technical Features & Included Hardware:The Camera Body: Authentic center-tilt Graphic View II featuring a complete range of perspective controls. Front standard rise/fall geared tracks, independent front shift, and rear standard tilt/swing controls function as intended.The Optics: Equipped with a sharp Graflex Optar 3 ½ inch (90mm) f/6.8 wide-angle lens manufactured by Wollensak Optical Co. Glass is in excellent vintage condition.The Shutter: Built into a Graphex rim-set leaf shutter featuring full manual speed selections from 1 sec to 1/400th, plus Time (T) and Bulb (B) modes.Rare Self-Timer: Features a unique mechanical silver cylindrical shutter-release delay timer screwed straight into the shutter housing.Ground Glass View Back: Includes a spring-loaded Graflok/spring style back with an integrated, folding 4-sided black metal focusing hood designed to isolate screen glare.Dedicated Tripod Mounting Base: Includes the essential, highly sought-after proprietary triangular track base-clamp adapter with an orange textured friction disc and an integrated locking pan-tilt handle.Vintage Hard Case: The complete kit packages cleanly into the original heavy-duty ~20" vulcanized carrying trunk featuring internal sliding guide racks designed to carry the monorail safely upside-down.🛠️ Condition Notes for the Buyer:This is a used, vintage item. Glass is free from major clouding or deep scratches. The bellows are light-tight and fully pliable with normal age wear. Focus racks slide evenly along the monorail bed. Mechanically, the dials lock tightly. Shutter fires across speeds (though accuracy is uncalibrated as expected for vintage analog gear; sold as-is). The exterior metalwork and carrying trunk exhibit an authentic, beautifully aged cosmetic patina showing minor scuffs, light surface tarnish on the steel corners, and minor wear on the leather handle. Please review photos for an exact visual assessment.