Lightweight 120

thanks for everyones help
I picked up a Japanese camera called a Press Van today
http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Press_Van
mine is 6x6 or 6x4.5
still have to run a roll through it

Check the bellows first before you put in any film - all three Suzuki Press Vans I've encountered so far (assuming that it was not the same all over making the rounds among camera fair sellers) had cracked bellows.

Nice camera, otherwise - kind of a strut folding Mamiya Six.
 
Sorry could not recommend this one!! Worst camera owned in 50+ years of photography!!!:mad:
Light leaks, holey bellows, hairline cracks in plastic body where lens board hinge fitted, interlock between wind and shutter repeatedly failed.
GS 645 folder, No No No!!!

... and yet mine is fine (for now).

Don't write off the GS645 - it's light, compact, handy, and has a good finder and a superb lens - but do be aware of its weak points.
 
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