Graflok back on Graphic View

Tom C · Apr 18, 2012

Is it possible to mount a graflok back onto my Graphic View II? I have a PA-45 instant film holder that won't fit under the graflex back.
I have a spare graflok back but it appears much bigger than the back currently on the Graphic View.
Somewhere I saw a discussion of this but can't find it or remember exactly what it said.
Thanks,
Tom

fotch · Apr 19, 2012

Graflex made a Graflok for the View II. I believe they made the View II with a regular back or the Graflok. I found a new Graflok factory conversion kit for the View II many years ago and it was a perfect fit to replace the regular back.

You should be able to make one if you have a Graflok back to use.

jdsanika · Apr 19, 2012

There is a guy in your area, Woody's Camera I believe, you might check with him.

Wade D · Apr 19, 2012

Lots of good info here:
http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/where-to-get.html
Another option for using your PA 45 would be to put a few small washers under the spring screws to give you more room for the holder. I used this method on an old speed graphic with the spring back.
The only down side is that regular 4x5 holders will fit very loosely with the reduced spring pressure.

Graflok back on Graphic View

Tom C

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