Name: Ebony SV45 TE 4x5 Large Format Field Camera
Brand: Ebony
SKU: ULF-02-SV45-3 112795
Price: 3840.3 USD
Availability: InStock

Exhibits minimal signs of wear, noticeable only upon close inspection. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Condition NotesLight finish wear and signs of aging to exterior. Minor wear to rear ground glass....read more.

The Ebony SV45 TE is a premium large format film camera designed for professional photographers and enthusiasts who demand the highest quality and precision. Constructed with titanium and wood, it offers a lightweight yet durable build, ideal for field and studio use.

Combines lightweight titanium with premium wood for durability and aesthetic appeal.

Titanium and Wood Construction

Supports 4x5 sheet film for unparalleled image quality and detail.

Large Format 4x5 Capability

Offers extensive tilt, shift, and swing movements for creative control and perspective correction.

Precision Movements

The Ebony SV45 TE is a **view camera** built for large format sheet film photography, manufactured between **1990 and 1999**. It accepts **4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 sheet film** formats, offering flexibility across a range of large format applications. The camera's **lens board (technical camera)** mounting system is compatible with **large format barrel lenses**, giving photographers access to a wide selection of optics suited to this format. Operation is fully **manual focus**, which aligns with the deliberate pace and precision that large format photography requires. The **mechanical shutter** system functions without battery dependency, a genuine practical advantage for field photographers working in variable conditions. At **2,500–3,000g**, the SV45 TE is substantial but remains within the range of cameras used in both studio and location settings. For photographers committed to the large format process, the SV45 TE represents a well-built, professionally oriented tool from a respected Japanese manufacturer.

The frame combines titanium hardware with ebony wood, offering exceptional rigidity and corrosion resistance without the weight of traditional metal field cameras.

Titanium & Ebony Construction

Native 4x5 sheet film format with interchangeable backs; compatibility with 5x7 or 8x10 would require dedicated conversion backs not confirmed for this model.

4x5 Large Format

Supports rises, shifts, swings, and tilts on both front and rear standards, enabling precise perspective and plane-of-focus control.

Full Movements System

Compatible with a wide range of large format barrel lenses via interchangeable lens boards, allowing photographers to use lenses from multiple manufacturers.

Lens Board Mount

Fully mechanical design requires no batteries, ensuring dependable performance in cold weather or remote field conditions.

Battery-Free Operation

Focus is achieved via the ground glass with a smooth rack-and-pinion or friction rail system, consistent with the precise, deliberate workflow of large format photography.

Manual Focus Design

User Manual

Ebony SV45 TE Titanium 4x5 Large Format Film Camera

Notes:
Light finish wear and signs of aging to exterior. Minor wear to rear ground glass.

Condition Notes Light finish wear and signs of aging to exterior. Minor wear to rear ground glass.

Ebony SV45 TE 4x5 Large Format Field Camera

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