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| What film holders for late Graflex Crown. | |
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| Rob.B Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 |  Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: What film holders for late Graflex Crown.Hi. I think earlier today I posted a similar question (of sorts) in the wrong area, sorry! Anyway I have a Graflex Crown late'ish model, top rangefinder, Sr No 945274. I assume the back is a graphlock but having never actually seen one I can't be sure. The problem is I have no film holders. So what do I look for? I also have a Mk1 View and I know the film holders from that unit don't fit. Any help appreciated. Rob.B | ||
| C. Henry Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 360 | Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:26 pm If your Crown is a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 you need "Graphic Film Holder Type 5" or compatible ones from Fidelity, Lisco or other manufacturers. Another name for the Graflok back is " International Back". I assume but am not certain that the same would apply to the larger late model Speed & Crown Graphics. Be careful about the size as pictures on the auction site can be deceptive! C. Henry | ||
| Dan Fromm Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2165 | Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:38 pm
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| Rob.B Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 | Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:47 pm It is a 5x4, thats for sure. If the back is "International Back" compatiable then I shouldn't have too much of an issue. But it's the "if" in the above statement that I'm not sure about. Rob.B | ||
| Billy Canuck Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 165 | Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:07 pm If your Graphic has the top-mounted rangefinder it was made in 1955 or later, which means it indeed has the Graflok or International back. This makes it simple -- the standard 4x5 film holders, easily available, will fit. | ||
| Rob.B Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 | Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:10 pm
Cheers, that was what I wanted to hear. Thanks to all (on both threads) for the help and advice. Rob.B | ||
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