So having recently acquired a 5x7 "Compact" Graflex, I have come upon a dilemma. It came with one film holder, and I (remembering that I had piles of 5x7 filmholders), didn't worry about finding more. However, once I got it, I realized that it takes only the 5x7 holders with the groove on the side. I've looked for other 5x7 holders with the groove, but they seem to be as rare as hens teeth. Measuring the one holder that I have, I've realized that I can probably modify the regular 5x7 holders that I have to fit on the camera, by simply adding a couple of rails to the sides of each. However, I also realized that with a very simple modification to the back mount of the camera itself I could make regular holders fit the camera instead.
So this is my dilemma, do I modify the holders, or the camera? Anyone else have this trouble? Or perhaps there's a good source for 5x7 Graflex holders I've not yet discovered?
Mike
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