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    Graflex vs Graphic backs -- history of

    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?
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    Re: Graflex vs Graphic backs -- history of

    They did. Later they introduced the Graflok back.

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    Re: Graflex vs Graphic backs -- history of

    Huh? Ian, I have great difficulty seeing the Graflok back as an improved Graphic back.

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    Re: Graflex vs Graphic backs -- history of

    Quote Originally Posted by IanG View Post
    They did. Later they introduced the Graflok back.

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    It took them 60 years to do it. I'm referring to the original decision.
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    Re: Graflex vs Graphic backs -- history of

    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.

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