I just ordered a Century Graphic with red bellows and it has a Xenotar f:2.8/80 Schneider-Kreuznach with a number 8045536. It comes with 2 120 roll film backs. I have not received yet, but I think it is a 21/4 and 31/4
Just wonder what you folks can tell me about this camera and lens? Is there any instruction books on line for this camera?
Thanks
Ed

It's an excellent rig! The lens will cover 2x3 from f8 on down. Be carefull fitting a lenshood, as most will vignette unless trimmed a bit.
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You might want to do a search on that lens on this helpboard. It is a very good lens, but I think it is better at 6x7 (2 1/4 x 2 3/4) than 6x9. Like the 80mm Planar, I believe it will be a tad unsharp at the edges if you use that full format. The 6x7 is better IMO since it enlarges w/o loss to 8x10.

The "standard" lens for this camera is 101-105mm. That's if you want to cover the available movements on 6x7 and 6x9. As for instruction manual, I don't know of one on-line. Try http://www.photobooksonline.com for used or reprint copies.

The Century is a honey of a camera; I predict you're gonna love it!

P.S. Just checked above link. Yep, he's got 'em! Go directly to http://www.photobooksonline.com/books/userbk06BN.html

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Century Graphic Camera, 2x3, c. 1950 $18.00 .
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I am moving this to the Lense forum as I want to ask more questions about the Century lenses that might be available.
ed

Take your choice on the manual. The reprint from photobooksonline is only $9.