"Baby" Graflex Will Not Open

Arthurwg

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• Jun 8, 2018

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Tried to use my "Baby" (2 1/4 x 3 1/4) Graflex today and much to my surprise I could not get the camera to open. The button on top would not move. I tried everything I could short of forcing the issue but to no avail, even a shot of WD40. Any suggestions?

 

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• Jun 8, 2018

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Are you talking a Miniature Speed Graphic or a 2x3 Pacemaker Crown or Speed?
Turn the focusing knob(s) upward toward the top of the camera as far as they will go and try the release button again.

 

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Not a "Speed." I'll try your suggestion but with more intention. Thanks.

 

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Thanks for the advice Shutterfinger but that didn't work.

 

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I have a Graflex 23 and the unlock button is not on the top but on the side.

 

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It's shy

 

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It may be shy, Eric, but you're not.

Thanks Ron. You are right! The button is on the side and the camera opens easily. Hadn't looked at this camera for awhile. But there is a button on the top. It does nothing.