sliding metal clips which hold a film back on a camera, where to buy?

michr · Dec 17, 2015

I think I'm referring to Graflok backs in general, because I've seen these sliders on quite a few different cameras. The reason I'm asking is I'd like to buy a few so that I can attach a roll film back to a DIY camera. I certainly don't want to buy parts cameras and disassemble them. Is there anything similar out there, or has any of you attached a medium format roll film back to a camera without one? My project doesn't require interchangeable backs, so alternatives ideas are welcome.

cramej · Dec 17, 2015

Look for a Mamiya RB rotating back adapter. They can be found separately or if you find a parts camera, they are easy to remove since they interchange with other back adapters.

gone · Dec 17, 2015

This looks elegantly simple

http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Ven8?start=10

He has a link that gives a little more info, but the pic tells all. I would want to do a little better method of light sealing, in order to assure film plane to lens accuracy, but the basic concept and design (such as it is) does the trick.

michr · Dec 17, 2015

I'm basically looking for two metal slats preferably of the same type found on a Graflok back, but anything similar will do. Does anyone know what this type of connector is called, or how I might find it as a part from some supplier, not as a part of an assembled camera? Certainly those that have built their own camera have purchased this part from somewhere.

michr · Dec 17, 2015

cramej said:
Look for a Mamiya RB rotating back adapter. They can be found separately or if you find a parts camera, they are easy to remove since they interchange with other back adapters.

That's a really cool idea, and one I might borrow for another project.

michr · Dec 17, 2015

momus said:
This looks elegantly simple

http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Ven8?start=10

He has a link that gives a little more info, but the pic tells all. I would want to do a little better method of light sealing, in order to assure film plane to lens accuracy, but the basic concept and design (such as it is) does the trick.

This is similar to what I want, but I have the roll film adapter, and the camera body, but not the business to attach everything to the camera.

shutterfinger · Dec 17, 2015

Graflex called theirs Slide-lock, different part numbers for the top and bottom slides.

michr · Dec 18, 2015

I found Skinkpinhole sells some for $19EUR, but the site's in German, mostly and I haven't figured out how to actually buy anything. Still, as some other thread mentioned, these sliders aren't particularly complicated, so maybe I'll just make them myself from brass shims.

sliding metal clips which hold a film back on a camera, where to buy?

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