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Bill_1856
31-Aug-2012, 11:18
What on earth possessed them to make two completely different backs for their cameras? I understand the differences in the different functions, but why didn't they just put springs and a GG on the Graflex size back for the Speed?

IanG
31-Aug-2012, 14:41
They did. Later they introduced the Graflok back.

Ian

Dan Fromm
31-Aug-2012, 15:13
Huh? Ian, I have great difficulty seeing the Graflok back as an improved Graphic back.

Bill_1856
31-Aug-2012, 15:36
They did. Later they introduced the Graflok back.

Ian

It took them 60 years to do it. I'm referring to the original decision.

jp
31-Aug-2012, 20:01
Graflex back; no ground glass in back such as used on early SLRs. Film holder slides in like a lensboard. ground glass was at bottom of chimney instead.

Graphic back; speed graphic back with leaf springs

Graflok back; removable contemporary back.