Re: [Cameramakers] Springs and Spring Backs

2001-01-26 Thread J. Wayde Allen
On Thu, 25 Jan 2001, Bradley M. Small wrote: O! So the lift handle is only joined to the ground glass frame in the center. Then the lift handle is connected to the camera back. So basically ti si very similar to the Giant Mouse Trap. I think you've got it! - Wayde

Re: [Cameramakers] Grafloc Back

2001-01-26 Thread Michael King
For my money, a Graflok back is not required unless you plan to use roll film backs. I have Graflok backs on three of my cameras, the only one that gets used is the one on the Graphlex XL medium format. I use a Calumet insertable 6x7 roll back with the 4x5's. Now a revolving back--that's