For Sale FS: Two (2) Graflex "22" 6x6 rollfilm backs for baby Graflok (2x3/6x9) cameras

[ProfessorC1983]

These are the older, knob-advance backs for 12 frames of 6x6 on a roll of 120. The two are functionally identical but with some minor cosmetic differences as they appear to be from different eras. These should fit all "baby Graflok" 2x3/6x9 cameras (one of these came as a surprise when I bought my Century Graphic) and I believe the Mamiya RB67 as well.

Both are in fine working order (full stop on all 12 frames) but with a couple of caveats given their age:

- When I received Back #1 it had a light leak due to seal deterioration. I applied a quick fix of 2 small pieces of gaffer's tape to the rails and the LL is solved, at the expense of a very snug fit, but opens/closes normally.

- Back #1 also had an issue with narrow/overlapping frame spacing on the second-to-last roll I put through it, but the last one was fine (as were multiple rolls previous), so an adjustment may be necessary (or was just user error).

- On Back #2, one of the flat metal pieces that makes up the 6x6 mask has broken off. It has been temporarily secured with a piece of gaffer's tape and works fine as-is, but could use a more permanent repair at some point.

YMMV of course. Sold as-is. Dark slides and take-up spools included.

Would prefer to sell the pair together for $135 $120 but will sell separately for $75 $65 each OBO if no takers. Buyer pays shipping.

 

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[Donald Qualls]

I have a Graflex 22 back that I've used on my RB67, so I can confirm they work -- at least on Pro-S bodies (so should also work on first-gen Pro bodies). They do not trigger the dark slide interlock (i.e. the body will happily fire with the dark slide in), and may not trigger an in-body double exposure interlock on Pro-SD bodies (don't have one to test).

These use a turns-counting system, so frame spacing is critically dependent on loading with the start arrow (crosswise arrow) on the film correctly aligned with the start mark in the body; my first roll in mine I advanced the film 3-4 mm too far before closing and starting the counter, and wound up with excessive spacing and last frame running off the tail of the film. Second roll, loaded more carefully, was perfectly spaced.

 

[ProfessorC1983]

Price reduced to $120/pair or $65/ea. Or make an offer.

 

[Donald Qualls]

If I had money to spare, I'd snatch these up. It'd be great to be able to carry multiple films in the same format, and switch mid-roll. As well, these would work on my Century Graphic as well as my RB67.