[LargeFormat] Speed Graphic

[Les Newcomer]

They did make a roll back for the 3x4, but it isn't very good, very hard
to find and very pricey. 

The Other options are to take a roll back for a 2x3 camera (Graphic, RB
Mamiya, Horseman in acending order of quality) and make a spacer for it.
The best, but labor intesive way it to make a 3x4 Graflock to 2x3
Graflock. This way nothing old gets ruined. I've also seen the adapter
permanently affixed to the roll back.

The last option is to convert it to a Polaroid back. With a 405 pack
back and the use of a table saw the conversion is quite good, not
extremely difficult and has the advantage of a larger neg than roll
film, will accept B&W, Color, P/N.  At least with this conversion you
utilize the potiential of the camera.  with roll film, you might as well
get a 2x3 Graphic.

Les

philip Lambert wrote:
> 
> Anybody know a way of modifying a grey-black quarterplate (3.25x4.25ins)
> Graphic with focal-plane shutter evidently in working order which has a
> fixed groundglass and leather fold-up hood to use rollfilm? I suspect it
> doesn't make economic sense but would like to know if it can be done, as the
> camera is in excellent outward condition.  Thanks   Philip
> 
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