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Wade D
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 Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:24 am Post subject: Anniversary Speed Graphic Question |
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I have recently aquired an Anniversary Speed Graphic in good condition.
It has the original Supermatic shutter and 127mm Ektar lens but is lacking a spring back for film holders. In place of a spring back there is a ground glass with a flip up focusing hood.
Where can I get a spring back that will accept the Lisco holders I use in my Crown View?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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BrianShaw
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Dan Fromm
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BrianShaw
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| My Anny came originally with Graflex back - removable focus panel and film holders "with a groove." It is 1940 vintage. Dan has a good suggestion to look twice! |
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Wade D
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Whatever it is it doesn't have the 'ears' on the right like the graphic back.
I will post a photo of it tomorrow. |
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Les
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:44 am Post subject: |
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| Wade D wrote: | Whatever it is it doesn't have the 'ears' on the right like the graphic back.
I will post a photo of it tomorrow. |
That will clinch it! It's a Graflex back. So you'll need either Graflex type film holders (the ones with the grooves down the long side) or get either a Graflok or Graphic back.
I've never been fond of 120 roll film on a 4x5 camera so I'd say go with a Graphic back, they're 1/3 the price of a Graflok back and lighter too. and you can still use 120 film via a Calumet C2 or C2N roll film holder.
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Wade D
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
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Location: San Diego,CA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Les wrote: | That will clinch it! It's a Graflex back. So you'll need either Graflex type film holders (the ones with the grooves down the long side) or get either a Graflok or Graphic back.
I've never been fond of 120 roll film on a 4x5 camera so I'd say go with a Graphic back, they're 1/3 the price of a Graflok back and lighter too. and you can still use 120 film via a Calumet C2 or C2N roll film holder. |
I've heard that the old Graflex holders are hard to come by but haven't checked in to it myself yet. Time to start searching ebay for a Graphic back. I have 15 Lisco holders that I use on my Crown View.
Along with the Anny I received a bunch of Graflex 22 & 23 roll film backs but I think they were meant for a different camera.
Thanks to all for the help and comments. Great forum! Lots of good info here. |
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C. Henry
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Those roll film backs should fit a Graflok back. If you are thinking of replacing the back on your camera that might be the tipping factor in choosing between a spring (Graphic) back and a Graflok one.
I just noticed that you are in Southern CA where there are quite a few Graflex users. If you can meet with someone who has a 4x5 with a Graflok back it would be easy to verify if your roll film backs fit that back.
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