Want to Buy WTB - Graflok back or camera with one

[sruddy]

I have a Graflok Graphic View first version. It has a spring back but I need a Graflok back. I’m assuming it will fit. if I can’t find a back I would purchase a very very cheap parts camera that has a good one.
Thx,
Steve

 

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[Donald Qualls]

Do keep an eye on the cost of a Graphic View II complete camera -- I see them on eBay for around $200 regularly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265597217029?hash=item3dd6d3e905:g:2igAAOSwQrViMQAi

Or here's a first gen with the Graflok. Shipping's kind of high, but it's a heavy item.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325068053936?hash=item4baf90ddb0:g:1pMAAOSwC-hiFt-S

 

[sruddy]

Do keep an eye on the cost of a Graphic View II complete camera -- I see them on eBay for around $200 regularly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265597217029?hash=item3dd6d3e905:g:2igAAOSwQrViMQAi

Or here's a first gen with the Graflok. Shipping's kind of high, but it's a heavy item.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325068053936?hash=item4baf90ddb0:g:1pMAAOSwC-hiFt-S

Thanks Donald, Seems like the II you linked maybe the way to go, and use my existing version 1 for parts. I like the red bellows on mine, maybe i could switch it over. I imagine I maybe able to sell the lens thats on it to recoup some of the expense, but I have no idea how easy that would be accomplished. However I don't know what the seller is referring about here

. Ground glass cover pops open easily and ground glass is fine but the two clips on the back door to hold film info are missing.

I don’t want to end up still not having all the parts I need.

 

[BrianShaw]

Or…

https://20thcenturycamera.com/collections/camera-backs

 

[Dan Fromm]

Steve, I'm with Mr. Qualls on this one. Remember that backs generally don't interchange between makes of cameras. So, for example, a Graflok back from my 4x5 Cambo won't fit either GV.

If I were you, I'd just sell the GV I and buty a GV II with Graflok. Or sell the GV I and buy a Cambo or Sinar or ... with Graflok.

 

[sruddy]

Steve, I'm with Mr. Qualls on this one. Remember that backs generally don't interchange between makes of cameras. So, for example, a Graflok back from my 4x5 Cambo won't fit either GV.

If I were you, I'd just sell the GV I and buy a GV II with Graflok. Or sell the GV I and buy a Cambo or Sinar or ... with Graflok.

I think I'll get the GV II listed above by Donald. Since I already have a GV lens board with a serviced lens of the same focal length as what is being offered, maybe I can sell the extra lens and get the upgraded version for not too much out of pocket.. I looked at the two other cameras you mentioned, and they seem to be way nicer, but I'm just starting out. So far the only cost I have aquired is the CLA of it's Ektar Lens.

 

[2Dogs]

I have a spare Graflok back, if you're still looking.

 

[sruddy]

I have a spare Graflok back, if you're still looking.

Thank you, however I was told that my version I of Graflex Graphic View won't accept the Graflok back but I need the version II. The standard looks to have the same type of shape so I need to find out id that's actually true. How much would you want for it?

 

[2Dogs]

The back is from a Speed. It's 7 7/16 inches wide by about 8 1/4 high. Two screws at the top, three at the bottom. Focus panel is about 1 inch from the bottom and top. Looking at a picture of the View, it won't fit.

 

[sruddy]

The back is from a Speed. It's 7 7/16 inches wide by about 8 1/4 high. Two screws at the top, three at the bottom. Focus panel is about 1 inch from the bottom and top. Looking at a picture of the View, it won't fit.

Ok thanks anyway.

 

[Donald Qualls]

A Graflok from a Speed won't work with the Graphic View. Again, I'm pretty sure the Graflok back from a GVII will work on a first-gen GV -- they have the same sort of clip mount. I wouldn't worry about missing film reminder frames on the ground glass hood; you might well have different films in film holders, and it should be easy enough to keep track of whether a LomoGraflok is loaded with color or monochrome (and that's the only choice in Instax Wide).

The idea of transferring the red bellows is one of the reasons I haven't sold off my GV and spare parts (I assembled my camera from a box of loose parts, and have spares for several parts) since getting the GVII -- I'm not certain that will work, and haven't had time to check since getting the GVII.

 

[sruddy]

A Graflok from a Speed won't work with the Graphic View. Again, I'm pretty sure the Graflok back from a GVII will work on a first-gen GV -- they have the same sort of clip mount. I wouldn't worry about missing film reminder frames on the ground glass hood; you might well have different films in film holders, and it should be easy enough to keep track of whether a LomoGraflok is loaded with color or monochrome (and that's the only choice in Instax Wide).

The idea of transferring the red bellows is one of the reasons I haven't sold off my GV and spare parts (I assembled my camera from a box of loose parts, and have spares for several parts) since getting the GVII -- I'm not certain that will work, and haven't had time to check since getting the GVII.

I thought the about interchanging. Thanks for the clarity on the clips, I did’t know what the seller meant.

I have been reading up a bit on the different versions. Looks like the V II has a longer rail so the VI bellows would be too short. There does appear to be aftermarket replacement bellow available in red though.

 

[Donald Qualls]

Nothing says you have to use all of the rail length. From what I recall, the bellows length only differs by a fraction of an inch between the two models. The extended rail on the GVII I recall being done to accommodate a particular portrait lens at portrait distances, already within the bellows draw of the older model, but with the standards running out of gear rack.

 

[sruddy]

Nothing says you have to use all of the rail length. From what I recall, the bellows length only differs by a fraction of an inch between the two models. The extended rail on the GVII I recall being done to accommodate a particular portrait lens at portrait distances, already within the bellows draw of the older model, but with the standards running out of gear rack.

Cool Thanks Donald.