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ebrown27 · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 45 Location: NE Mississippi

I have a Century 2.25 x 3.25 with Graflex roll film holders for 120 film. These work good. BUT there is no ground glass. The roll film holders fit as they should but I do not know what part or parts of the back are missing as I am a new comer to these cameras. I know where to get the ground glass but what should I look for to complete the back?
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if you wish to email me pictures of the complete back please do so but I prefer most of the answers to come through the forum as others may need to have this info.

djon · Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 174 Location: New Mexico

Try Midwest (www.mpex.com).

I've seen two Graflok focusing screens recently on Ebay, both described in error something like "Graflex XL ground glass" and "mini Graphic back" or similar. I think one sold for over $100.

You might get there quicker buying an entire junkerGraflok-backed Graphic or Graflex XL, parting the rest of it out again on EBay.

t.r.sanford · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:37 pm Post subject:

The assembly you want sometimes is called a "Graflok Focusing Panel," and (unfortunately) it comes in three parts-- the panel itself, fitted with spring-loaded arms that latch into the "Graflok" back;

a groundglass insert, with or without a Fresnel condenser ("Ektalite Field Lens");

and a folding metal hood. For some reason, those hoods get lost before the panels come up *******, and they are hard to find!

glennfromwy · Joined: 29 Nov 2001 Posts: 903 Location: S.W. Wyoming

You migt try Photographic Systems of Albuqurque (sp?), New Mexico. I don't have their email address but maybe a web search would turn up something. Their eBay user name, I believe, is pgsys. They had quite a few 2X3 Graflok items a while back. I bought a complete back from them. Very nice, honest folks to deal with.

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troublemaker · Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Posts: 715 Location: So Cal

If one Graphic is good, two can be better, just review some of the discussion and interests haunting these pages...
In a word, The Century is economical.
I have put a few seconds thought into this, and based on my observations, experience, and enjoyment, I can think of no better way to acquire spare, and or replacement parts, than to get hold a spare camera. I have got my hands on a couple of inexpensive Centuries that enabled the rebuilding and addition of an RF to complete a very nice camera, mucho spare parts (like those pricy stops) for either another backpacker, and two lenses and boards, another 23 film back, and assorted extras including a mint flash unit. The lens/ shutters provided some added experince repairing shutters. They now work beautiful. Two nonfunctioning cameras totalled about $200, but I gained a spare everything including graflok view screens, hoods, and tons of experience rebuilding, adjusting, and so on...
I suppose if I parted out all my Graphic stuff I could maybe get a Horseman or something else 6x9 with a normal lens, but then I rather like having seven ( plus eight or nine others) assorted Graphics and twenty assorted lenses...
Just food for thought, apples and oranges to some, inventory to others...
regards,
stephen

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ebrown27 · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 45 Location: NE Mississippi

I would like to thank everyone who has replied to this posting. I have learned a great many things and everyone that has responded has helped me. This is a great group, the most helpful forum that I have used. And if anyone wishes to add some more advice it will always be appreciated.
Thanks to all of you
Ed Brown

glennfromwy · Joined: 29 Nov 2001 Posts: 903 Location: S.W. Wyoming

Ed, if you see this in time, there is on on eBay with a current bid of 7.00. Ends in a couple of hours. Under "cameras & photo - camera body accessories. Good luck.

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ebrown27 · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 45 Location: NE Mississippi

Glen,
Thanks I picked it up finally for 20.00 + 8.00 for shipping from Canada. And picked up a complete back from pgsys in Alburque NM for $100. I have another baby graphic coming. I agree with the poster who said you can't have too many graphics. And also am a Kodak Medalist fan and have one and another on the way. Thanks guys.
Ed

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glennfromwy · Joined: 29 Nov 2001 Posts: 903 Location: S.W. Wyoming

Great! You got a really good deal on the focus panel. Sounds like you're ready to go out and shoot. Have fun!

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