Reflex finders on a Graflex

**J Peterson** · 14-Jun-2007, 07:06

Hi, does anyone know of a reflex finder that can be mounted to a 4x5 graflex? I have a Crown Graphic with a Graflok. I've found a cheap linhof finder...does anyone know if it can be modified to attach? Sinar? Cambo?

Thanks, JP

**Walter Calahan** · 14-Jun-2007, 10:15

I've seen one posted to eBay for a couple of weeks. Perhaps it's finally sold by now. I'd check there first.

**scrichton** · 14-Jun-2007, 12:33

best idea would be get it then work out how to modify it. In general the reflex viewers are horribly simple. Therefore an adapter plate could easily be constructed.

**Ernest Purdum** · 14-Jun-2007, 16:18

The one you saw may have been a Polaroid Mp-4 viewer. I've seen several of these on eBay. To use it on a Crown Graphic would require some modification since the MP-4 viewer is intended for use on a camera in the vertical position. Until modified, you'd either have to cut off your nose or suspend yourself upside down.

**Frank R** · 14-Jun-2007, 19:15

Originally Posted by Ernest Purdum

The one you saw may have been a Polaroid Mp-4 viewer. I've seen several of these on eBay. To use it on a Crown Graphic would require some modification since the MP-4 viewer is intended for use on a camera in the vertical position. Until modified, you'd either have to cut off your nose or suspend yourself upside down.

I modified one from a MP-3 camera. The modification is simple: remove two bolts and flip the eyepiece so the nose slot is reversed, replace the bolts. Then file the two side pins to fit the viewer to the graflok back.

**neil poulsen** · 15-Jun-2007, 04:03

I have one for my MP4. It's all Graphic stuff, but I don't know if this would work on a the press cameras.

**Drew Bedo** · 15-Jun-2007, 19:23

Hello Neil;

Yes, these Polaroid conversions do work on Graflock backed cameras. Please note that the MP line is industrial grade, and a little heavy. Get one and shoot away.