chris_y. Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 <P><IMG SRC="http://www.chrisyeager.com/z/my4x5back.jpg"> <P>I am a certified wiseass myself, so I hesitate to ask this question, but what do you call this back? Is this Graflok? if not what is the generic name for this? Just got into this format with this camera (yes, a CC401) and I'm doing the what back shuffle now- already found out that the Polaroid 405 doesnt fit, but a quick mod with a couple of screendoor springs solved that problem.... now I'm looking at rollfim potential. (I'll get around to the 4x5 someday... but I'm not ready on the darkroom end..)I've searched this forum and found many, many helpful answers.... except a picture of a Graflok back... </P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james___ Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 Looks like a springback to me. A graflock back comes off with clpis so you can replace it with a rollfilm back. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.k. grimes inc Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 That is a picture of a Calumet rotating spring back. <p> There's a picture of a Graflok back for auction at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1222195778 Or just search eBay (www.ebay.com) for "Graflok" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alec1 Posted March 19, 2001 Share Posted March 19, 2001 Here's what a Graflok back looks like: <p> http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/features.html#GraflokBack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_y. Posted March 19, 2001 Author Share Posted March 19, 2001 Thanks everyone! Obviously I have the wrong camera for optimal rollfilm choices... I may have to break down and use it as it was designed to be used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott walton Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 Chris, If it roll film you need to use you do have an option. Calumet sells a 6x7 roll film holder that will fit in your camera. It will slide in just like a 4x5 holder... might be worth looking into. I seem to recall several for sale on ebay yesterday.Cheers,Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_strack Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 The general consensus seems to be the Calumet roll film backs don't work as well as others. The film reverses direction very sharply at the end of the holder, and can take a set if left very long. Also, lots of the leader is spent in loading, and fogging is likely (if I remember the discussion correctly). <p> Finally, I believe film flatness can be an issue. <p> Better to use this camera with sheet films or the single sheet Polaroid holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_ellis3 Posted March 21, 2001 Share Posted March 21, 2001 I used the Calumet 6x7 roll film holder for several years without any problems. Assuming it will fit your camera, I'd recommend it if you want to use roll film. I had no fogging, no flatness problems. The only problem I had was that loading it was kind of complicated. I didn't use it frequently and every time I did use it I had to consult the instructions again to remember how to load it. Otherwise I had no complaints and it's the only roll film back I know of that will fit a camera that doesn't have the Grafloc type back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now