Grafmatic - Eddie Gunks video

[Michael Cienfuegos]

I had Bert Saunders make a plate for the Graflex Model D, which he sold to me, so that I can use the Graphic Graflex Back and Graphic Grafmatic 45 backs on both my Pacemaker Speed Graphic and the Graflex Model D.

Steve

I personally like the bag-mag. Twelve shots makes it a really cool tool. I also have an 1134 Grafmatic holder for the Graflex back, so I can have 18 shots in two holders. That's usually more than enough for me. (when using my Graflex Model B)

[jwanerman]

One thing that I have noticed over the years is that when pointed downwards toward a subject, the Grafmatic will not let the exposed septum fall down below the unexposed ones, requiring a repositioning of the camera with each exposure. I own six Grafmatics, and this has been a consistent design flaw. Otherwise, they are a joy to use.

[r.e.]

One thing that I have noticed over the years is that when pointed downwards toward a subject..

Would you mind expanding a bit on what you mean by "pointed downwards"?

[Brian C. Miller]

The exposed septum is repositioned by a spring. The springs are not that "springy" and will not pushed the septum against the force of gravity. SK Grimes can replace the springs with better springs.

[eddie]

Eddie, can you upload a video of you shooting the Grafmatic?

yes, sure. please stand by....oh! with a pistol? rifle? shotgun? or camera?

"The Grafmatic can be attached with or without the ground glass assembly in place. Is there a practical reason to remove the ground glass assembly when attaching the Grafmatic, or is it just a matter of preference?"

It's easy to scratch the freznel screen if you have one, safer to remove the GG.

you only needd to remove the ground glass if you use roll film backs. most all modern spring backs can accept grafmatics.

[Tom J McDonald]

yes, sure. please stand by....oh! with a pistol? rifle? shotgun? or camera?



you only needd to remove the ground glass if you use roll film backs. most all modern spring backs can accept grafmatics.

Eddie, please shoot one with a shotgun at 5 feet. Thanks

[Jim Andrada]

I find that if I don't lock the grafmatics in with the Graflok sliders there is a tendency for them to pull out when operating them - at least on my Super Graphic the spring back pressure can't really be relied on to hold them tight during all the pushing and pulling.

[r.e.]

I find that if I don't lock the grafmatics in with the Graflok sliders there is a tendency for them to pull out when operating them - at least on my Super Graphic the spring back pressure can't really be relied on to hold them tight during all the pushing and pulling.

That strikes me as a very good tip.

Thanks.

[cdholden]

<snip>
but for the most part roll film holders will not slide under a 4x5 spring back.

Eddie,
The Calumet C2, or later improved C2N roll film holder, will allow shooting in any camera I've tried it on.
If you want to borrow mine, send me a PM or email and I'll let you use it for your next big production.

Chris

[eddie]

Eddie, please shoot one with a shotgun at 5 feet. Thanks

5 feet! you sure?

what shot size? 7 1/2, 4 or 00 buck. the buck shot may not be all that fun......

eddie