Galvin 2X3 and Mamiya backs

Gustavo_Castilla · Feb 5, 2008

I have a simple question hope you can help out !
Can Mamiya RB backs be used on the Galvin 2 X 3?
Thanks

mark · Feb 5, 2008

Good question. I believe they can. I use old graphlex backs. This sight says they will work.

http://www.fotographis.com/lf.htm

Sal Santamaura · Feb 6, 2008

Yes, but if they're the newer type with double-exposure interlocks, a simple modification is required. The plastic plate with lock rib must be removed, a small pivoting lever taken out and the plate replaced. It's a ten minute operation using jeweler's screwdrivers and readily reversible. Unless this is done you won't be able to advance the film.

panastasia · Feb 6, 2008

Sal Santamaura said:
Yes, but if they're the newer type with double-exposure interlocks, a simple modification is required. The plastic plate with lock rib must be removed, a small pivoting lever taken out and the plate replaced. It's a ten minute operation using jeweler's screwdrivers and readily reversible. Unless this is done you won't be able to advance the film.

I use the Pro SD Mamyia backs and Graflex backs (lever type) with no problems/modifications. To what newer type are you referring?

Sal Santamaura · Feb 6, 2008

panastasia said:
I use the Pro SD Mamyia backs and Graflex backs (lever type) with no problems/modifications. To what newer type are you referring?

Good question. When I owned a Galvin in the late 1980s I purchased a new RB67 120 back. My post assumed (apparently a big mistake) that such backs of that vintage were a second-generation type. If the even later Pro SD backs don't employ a similar interlock, ignore what I said.

Galvin 2X3 and Mamiya backs

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