Re: PERHAPS OFF TOPIC

[Mark Kronquist <mak@teleport.com>]

on 5/17/02 4:59 AM, Bob Kiss at bobkiss@caribsurf.com wrote:

> DEAR LIST,
> A friend of mine here in Barbados has a lovely old Graflex SLR...but it
> is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4" format and presently only has a "film pack" back.  Also
> the shutter needs repair.  QUESTIONS:
> 1) Where would be a good place (in the U.S.) to get it repaired?
> 2) Does anyone still make 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 film packs?
> 3) Does anyone still make 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 film at all?  If not, I can always
> cut down 4X5 for him.
> 4) Where might we find a sheet film back and/or holders for this camera?
> The film pack magazine has "fins" on each side which slide into grooves in
> the camera back.  This is not like the usual spring loaded back under which
> one slides sheet film holders.
> If this is too "OT" please contact me directly.
> CHEERS!
> BOB KISS
> 

Bob Blue Moon Camera in Portland Oregon has some 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in stock 503
978 0333 jake@bluemooncamera.com  I am sure he can also point you to repair
sources and such 

I have yet to find a format or solution he does not offer great store  Mark