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Graflex Graflok Back

94 downloads · 2 years ago · Got an old Graflex Speed Graphic? Wish it had a Graflok back? Well worry no more! With a little adh

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Got an old Graflex Speed Graphic? Wish it had a Graflok back? Well worry no more!

With a little adhesive felt (I used 1.6mm) as a light seal around the base edge this should make a great modification to any pre-Graflok 4x5 camera.

This file uses four M3 screws for the locking sliders and two for the ground glass holder.

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ProfHankD9 months ago

I have several 4x5 that all have spring backs (including a 1945 Speed Graphic), and it would be good to be able to use things like the Lomo Instax Wide back with them, so I stumbled upon your nice-looking design here. Two questions:

What orientation did you print this? The largest part looks like it needs a ton of support.
I thought the Graflok clips had to be angled? I also don't see any slots in my film holders to allow them to be held like the one you have in your image 1...

Liz Cray9 months ago

I didn't design these to have the standard angled clips. This model still needs some work for non-graflok film holders, IIRC I was able to use some hair ties to hold them in place.