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disemjg · Joined: 10 Jan 2002 Posts: 474 Location: Washington, DC

I just got this and in looking it over it seems that the return path for the film subjects it to a severe bend right at the point where the second spool picks up the film. There isn't even a roller on the hinged back where the film is evidently dragged around a sharp corner. I have never heard of any problems with the Calumet backs; any comments?

Also, where is the index point for loading the film? there are no markings to show the stop point. My back is a 220.

alecj · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama

I believe Calumet will provide a manual upon request.

FixerFiend · Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Posts: 42 Location: Washington D.C.

I can send you a copy of the instructions if you cant find it.I think I found mine at South Bristol Views. Mine is the 120/220 version and it tells how to index both. Mine has teflon tape at the "hard bend in theroad". Also be warned, this wont work with every type Spring back as, I have one on a GVII where the "horns" of the spring back wont clear the roll housing.It works fine on my Graflok's tho.

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disemjg · Joined: 10 Jan 2002 Posts: 474 Location: Washington, DC

Thanks, all. Mine is an older 220 back, and did not show a start point for 120. I figured it out with a test roll. The sharp bend does not seem to bother the 120 film, although I would still be scared of it for the unbacked 220 stuff. Mine does not have the teflon strip at that point, but does have one at the roller end. Anyway, things look OK so now I just have to use it.

John Bartley · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Stittsville, Ontario

RichS · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:15 am Post subject:

There's a PDF copy of the instruction manual available at:
http://www.southbristolviews.com

under Graflex Manuals...