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lunaaron · Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Posts: 14

Hi, I have a miniture speed graphic and have been looking for a graflock back for a while to increase the cameras flexiblity.
I came across these backs ******* on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3826045171
So my question is: would these fit my camera and does everything appear to be intact?
I really would appreciate your input
regards, Aaron

Dan Fromm · Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2165

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On 2004-07-08 07:21, lunaaron wrote:
Hi, I have a miniture speed graphic and have been looking for a graflock back for a while to increase the cameras flexiblity.
I came across these backs ******* on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3826045171
So my question is: would these fit my camera and does everything appear to be intact?
I really would appreciate your input
regards, Aaron

The listing shows a film holder, two focusing panels for Graflok backs described as ground glass backs, and a back described as a Graflex back. I don't see the usual Graflok sliders or the pegs that engage the focusing panel on the back. At even odds (LES, what do you think?), the back is a Graphic back with the focusing panel and springs removed.

I don't think you should buy these items. I wouldn't without more information from the seller.

Sorry,

Dan

alecj · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853

As stated on the main board: "Avoid 2x3 Speed/Crown Graphics with Graphic backs."

I'm afraid that equipment will not work for you. Here are your choices:

http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/graphic-back-conversion.html

Rangemaster · Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 412

Dan,

I can see the hooks on the back that engage the arms on the focus screens, but the sliders on the back look different than the normal graflok, they do look more like the sliders for the notched film holders..

Dave

bertsaunders · Joined: 20 May 2001 Posts: 577

Sorry fellas, 3 errors in a row....
This >>IS A COMPLETE GRAFLOK<< with 2 GG frames and pop-ups......the camera angle is deseptive for the sliders....enlarge the photo and all is there!
>>>>>TO Lunaaron<<<<<......................
....to be sure that it is for the 2x3, ask the seller for the dimensions of the GG, some sellers know nothing about these cameras.....hard to find so would definatly bid on this one!......Bert

Dan Fromm · Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2165

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On 2004-07-08 12:00, bertsaunders wrote:
Sorry fellas, 3 errors in a row....
This >>IS A COMPLETE GRAFLOK<< with 2 GG frames and pop-ups......the camera angle is deseptive for the sliders....enlarge the photo and all is there!
>>>>>TO Lunaaron<<<<<......................
....to be sure that it is for the 2x3, ask the seller for the dimensions of the GG, some sellers know nothing about these cameras.....hard to find so would definatly bid on this one!......Bert

Boy! That is deceptive.

Cheers,

Dan

45PSS · Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081

I don't like the hidden bidder idenity, What A Deal for a location and with 98% positive feedback for over 3200 transactions. I suggest reading his feedback profile, especially the negetive coments, before buying from him unless you will be satified with whatever you get to include nothing.

Rangemaster · Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 412

I would have to agree, 52 total negatives and 13 neutrals, would make me start to wonder, he is hiding the bidders due to the fact he does not want any of his unhappy bidders to contact them, I would also make sure I knew where he was located before I bid.

Dave

Les · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682

I agree with Bert in that it's a (near ) complete Graflok back.

I say near because it's missing the two black bars that normally hide the slots in the sliders. Functionally I don't see where it matters, but it made them look odd.

Les