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Rob.B
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 Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: What film holders for late Graflex Crown. |
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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.
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C. Henry
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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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!
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Dan Fromm
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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| C. Henry wrote: | 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!
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Per the mythical and incomplete serial number book 945274 is a 4x5. And the OP wrote top RF Crown. |
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Rob.B
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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Billy Canuck
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| 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. |
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Rob.B
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| Billy Canuck wrote: | | 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. |
Cheers, that was what I wanted to hear. Thanks to all (on both threads) for the help and advice.
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