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lunaaron
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Hi, I am very new to the speed graphic world (i just purchased my first speed graphic yesterday) I have a miniature speed graphic that came with a number of slide film holders and a pack adapter. Firstly what does a pack adapter do exactly? and secondly what do i have to do to use 120 roll film?
I have heard about an adapt-a-roll what is that usually worth and are there any other options?
Can a Graflok back be retrofitted and if so where would be a good place to start to look for one? does it have to be a 2x3 or is the size universal?
Thankyou to anyone who can offer some advice.
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Dan Fromm
Joined: 14 May 2001
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Location: New Jersey
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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On 2003-08-29 11:15, lunaaron wrote:
Hi, I am very new to the speed graphic world (i just purchased my first speed graphic yesterday) I have a miniature speed graphic that came with a number of slide film holders and a pack adapter. Firstly what does a pack adapter do exactly? and secondly what do i have to do to use 120 roll film?
I have heard about an adapt-a-roll what is that usually worth and are there any other options?
Can a Graflok back be retrofitted and if so where would be a good place to start to look for one? does it have to be a 2x3 or is the size universal?
Thankyou to anyone who can offer some advice.
Aaron
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Film packs aren't made anymore. Sorry.
To use 120 film, you need a roll holder that can be attached to your camera. I believe that there were spring kits made for attaching Graflex-made roll holders semi-permanently. These things' disadvantage is that they make focusing on the GG impossible. But if your camera has a range finder, it is in adjustment, and you want to shoot only with the one lens, these are a option. I believe that directions for making one have been posted here, search.
A 2x3 Adapt-A-Roll 620 will work with your camera. Search this site, its discussed in the FAQ and on the helpboard. I don't know how much they're going for these days, this year's range on eBay has been roughly $45 - $100.
Yes, you can put a 2x3 Graflok on your camera. There's a Mini with a 2x3 Pacemaker Graflok on eBay, and I used to own one. It is a direct replacement for the camera's spring back. There's even one specifically for the Mini, with FP shutter sync terminal on the back. Not myths, I've seen some. As for finding a 2x3 Graflok with no camera, try Stephen Shuart and be prepared to pay more than you paid for the camera. By themselves, they're not cheap.
Good luck, have fun,
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jdman
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Location: Midwest
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 1:33 am Post subject: |
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| You did not say if you had a pacemaker Speed, if not you can use the newer backs, but the screw holes in the top will not line up and you have to relocate the holes, no biggy. I have seen the Graflok backs complete with hood bring over 100.00. Of course stupid me gave 50.00 for a spring kit. Russ |
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