Graflex Graphic View Vs Speed Graphic (Both 4x5)

[mdarnton]

My View II Graflok back takes the same hood as normal, except it won't have the grey hammertone paint, but it looks like the View I back in the photos doesn't have the fittings needed for the same hood, so I'm guessing it won't fit. I don't see how the fittings could be easily added, either.

 

[Jim Jones]

The Graflok and spring backs are interchangeable between View I and View II bodies.

 

[braxus]

Sounds complicated. Maybe I'll just leave the thing alone.

 

[blindpig]

The only caution you might need to be aware of is,when tilting the lens board/front you will have to refocus and possibility re-size your GG image as the tilt is from the bottom not the center of the lens.Not a big problem just one of the idiosyncrasies of this camera.They are tough,serviceable units,have fun using it.

 

[DonF]

it has the tripod mount!
if you don't a tripod to use this with yet
i used mine with a black tiltall, not a old one,
not a brand new one, it was new in 88'
the gv and tiltall were meant for eachother !

I just picked up a Graphic View II with Graflok back, including the bellows lens hood. I agree, a vintage Tiltall by Leitz is a great economical tripod choice for this camera. I picked up a near mint tripod for $139.00 It is sturdy and looks good. One issue is that the head on the tripod can not be easily removed, so you have duplicate pan-tilt mechanisms with the Graphic View head attached.