questions on graflex SLRs?

[Discoman]

I've seen these mentioned, and my Graphic Graflex Photography book mentiones just how useful they actually are, specifically, how useful the RB Super D is.
I primarily work with my pacemaker speed, and I was wondering if the SLRs are something worth keeping an eye out for.
are there any problems or concerns about their use? I heard they have a strange back or something.
also, if they are worth keeping an eye out for, what model would you guys suggest?
I thought the RB Super D in 4x5 sounded nice, but the RB Auto Graflex seems similar, except for loss of flash, but has extension bellows.
and to be honest, the Stereo Auto just looks impressive and expensive, but would be a really cool unit to use. if one could be found.
so, what do you guys suggest?

oh, and p.s.-apart from fleabay or cheating (custom from paramount) where could a short graflex flash to flash (household connnector cord, something like 2705) be found?

[Michael Cienfuegos]

I'm not sure where to find one. I have an RB Model D. It is in pretty good shape. I found mine on Flea-Bay, paid about $100 for it. I also have both a Grafmatic holder and a Bag-mag holder. This gives me 18 shots in two holders. Good luck in finding one.

[Dan Fromm]

Not a strange back, a Graflex back. Visit www.graflex.org, read the FAQs.

[Jim Jones]

Some Graflexes may be converted to a graphic or desirable graflok back. Check ads for this and any other modifications.

[Ash]

Be careful - I tried to get a B-series and it was junk. I sent it back and stuck to view cameras.

[Wayne Crider]

The major problem area is curtains and curtain speeds. Parts? That's another but really the only thing that may go bad is a spring. Their fun to use; That big GG is nice with the upright image for composing. My thought is, if you like to work at waist level, cause that hood is going to cause you to lower the camera, find a shooter and have fun. You can always carry a small stool or do seated portraits, but I wouldn't carry mine for field work, although I bet there are some that do. Horses for courses.

[ethics_gradient]

I've seen these mentioned, and my Graphic Graflex Photography book mentiones just how useful they actually are, specifically, how useful the RB Super D is.
I primarily work with my pacemaker speed, and I was wondering if the SLRs are something worth keeping an eye out for.
are there any problems or concerns about their use? I heard they have a strange back or something.
also, if they are worth keeping an eye out for, what model would you guys suggest?
I thought the RB Super D in 4x5 sounded nice, but the RB Auto Graflex seems similar, except for loss of flash, but has extension bellows.
and to be honest, the Stereo Auto just looks impressive and expensive, but would be a really cool unit to use. if one could be found.
so, what do you guys suggest?

oh, and p.s.-apart from fleabay or cheating (custom from paramount) where could a short graflex flash to flash (household connnector cord, something like 2705) be found?

The Super D's big selling point is the auto-diaphragm on the lens, with the other models you have to stop down the aperture manually. All of the SLR's also weak at wide-angles because of the mirror; you're limited to a normal to long-ish lens.

I would also avoid a B, because they don't have easily interchangeable lenses. I recently did an overhaul on a 4x5 Tele-Graflex (predecessor of the Auto Graflex) and am now trying to convert it to a Graflok back, and have a 5x7 Auto Graflex I'm trying to find some holders for.

[Sirius Glass]

Some Graflexes may be converted to a graphic or desirable graflok back. Check ads for this and any other modifications.

When I bought my 1928 Graflex Model D from Bert Saunders at graflex.org, he built a custom adapter on the RB so that it takes a Graflok back. I use the same film holders and Grafmatic 45 backs on it that I use for my Pacemaker Speed Graphic.

It is an adapter plate so I could always go back and use Graflex film holders.

Steve

[jnantz]

i have a rb series d
and have used it for years.
it is a great camera for point / shoot
(no movement ) photography.
film holders aren't hard to find,
neither are bagmags ..
have fun!
john

[Emmanuel BIGLER]

Is this camera a graflex SLR ?