Arca Swiss F Line 2x3 Spring Back

[Jessxi]

Does anyone know if Arca-Swiss ever made a spring back for the F-Line cameras or if anyone/another manufacturer made one for them?

The reason for the question is that I love shooting plates with my Kodak Recomar 18, but I would really like to use some of my Petzval lenses and others. I have an Arca Swiss F-Classic that I'd like to use my Linhof 6x9 plate holders with or anyone's holders really, without switching camera systems to do it. The current Arca 6x9 back only has enough space/width for film holders. I'd prefer to not have to take the back apart and 3d print spacers to make it fit.

Thanks in advance!
Jess

 

[abruzzi]

I've never seen one for the F-line 6x9, but I think they made one for the Oschwald era 6x9. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure the Oschwald 6x9 parts don't fit, but they are 110mm, so it may be possible to modify the oschwald back to fit.

EDIT: You can see the spring back on this one:

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If you can find plate holders that can also attach using graflok, you could use that.

 

[Jessxi]

Thank you for the idea!

I saw that last night and I have emailed Arca about it.

I also saw this version selling separately that has the spring retaining bars.

Arca Swiss 2x3 Roll Film Holder Adapter 080002N

 

[abruzzi]

I found my Linhof 6.5x9 plate/film holders and they are not graflok compatible, they need a spring back. Maybe there were some versions that were, but mine aren't.

I have seen other spring backs adapted. Most common seems to be 6x9 graphic sping/graflok back, probably because they are common and cheap. One that might be worth a try--glennview.com. He has new Galvin 6x9 backs. I'm not sure the size but they are a spring back that opens wide enough to slide roll holders underneath as well. One might be adaptable to an arca swiss 110mm size.

 

[Jessxi]

Thank you, I will give it a look!