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[brouser]

I am new to this site, sorry if this is the wrong section to post this in.

I am looking to buy a Graflex Jr., it can be 100% complete or parts. It can be super nice condition or just so-so. Please contact me and let me know what you have.

Thank you,
Eric
ewphotography@yahoo.com

[DHF845]

Do you mean the 2x3 in. 'Auto Graflex Junior' made from 1915 to 1923? Watch ebay. Auto Graflex Juniors come around every few months. That's where I got mine. Keep in mind, these are old cameras, even for Graflex SLR's. Do you plan on shooting photos with it? It isn't a great 'user'.
I suspect these small, inexpensive cameras were not made to the same high standard as larger, more expensive professional models, I.E.: the RB Auto Graflex, Home Portrait Graflex, Press Graflex, or RB Telescopic Graflex.
Chances are the curtain and bellows will be dried out, needing replacement. I think the shutter curtain cloth and bellows material, were not as robust as on the bigger professional models.
Have you considered its replacement, the 2x3 in. RB Series B? Made continuously, without any change in design, from 1923 to 1951. Plenty of WWII-era models around in very good, ready-to-use condition.
In my experience, it's hard to find 1920's and earlier cameras that work without major repairs.

[brouser]

Thanks for the reply & info.

I am looking for a Jr. definitely. And I definitely will be shooting with it. Do you have any leads right now? Or any spare parts? Just curious, is the 2x3 curtain/shutter the same size as the Jr.? I have never had these two side by side to compare.

Thanks again,
Eric

[semihemi]

Are we yet 100% sure which camera the original poster is looking for? I can recall at least two "Junior" cameras: the Auto Graflex Junior and the Revolving Back Graflex Junior. And if you are looking for the reverse wind curtain of the former but can stand a camera without the "Junior" moniker, then there is the plain old Series B 2x3 camera.

In any case, an Auto Graflex Junior just sold on eBay for well under $100 including a rollfilm back. Item number was 360220627322.

Hope this is of some help clarifying things.

Best,
Semi

[semihemi]

Just for additional Hollywood intrigue, I flipped through Paine and there is also an earlier Auto Graflex Jr. that took 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 film.

[brouser]

Thanks for the interest.

That Ebay #360220627322 is the exact model/size I am referring to.

Any leads on buying one? Other than searching Ebay.

[semihemi]

Not sure I see any advantage to avoiding eBay on this type of item. Just assume the shutter is toast regardless of what the ad says. Otherwise you could post an ad on photo.net.

Can you let us know the particular requirement for this exact camera?

Thanks,
Semi

[DHF845]

[brouser]

DHF845, thanks for all the time & info.

semihemi, I have nothing against Ebay. I already know to look there for items 4 sale, thats why I said other than searching Ebay. I should have been more specific.

I am new to this Graflex site but not with shooting Graflex cameras. I specifically am looking for complete or parts for the Graflex Jr. 2x3. Please let me know if you have something 4 sale or any leads.

Thanks again,
Eric

[Chuckf]

I don'T have one *******... just some advice. Here'S a good link on
this model from a collector user in Holland

http://www.xs4all.nl/~lommen9/junior/index.html

Try and buy a complete camera.. you won't likely find a lens extra anywhere or for that matter a lens board.
I've got a complete camera minus these two pieces. I figured I could get the other pieces cheap at a later point. Might as well buy another complete camera! Grrr While I could theoretically fabricate something for a lens board and find a reasonable facsimilie lens... the "real McCoy" eludes me and I suspect you won't be able to find pieces either! Aggravating!

[alecj]

Brouser:

I just noticed your thread of WTB a Graflex Jr.

Please note we don't permit such ads on this site. We don't mind a question about any known sources for an item, but not a direct solicitation from members of this form.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Alec Jones

[bertsaunders]

Email me at bsaunders1@bak.rr.com
Have a nice day.........Bert

[bertsaunders]

Chuck F,
Contact me at
bsaunders1@bak.rr.com
May be of some help!
Have a nice day.......Bert

[semihemi]

I don't recall if we ever established the exact reason for the urge to buy a Junior, but if it was just the reverse wind shutter then you might want to follow this beauty on eBay. Even more precious than the Junior! Item number is 270529917849. Good luck!