Re: 6X12 conversions

[Greg Vannasse <gregbuys@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello
    The newer style has a removable back that you can change  from graphloc to the
standard mamiya back  and it will not work. You can not open it up wide enough with
out destroying the camera.. It may be called 'universal' i don't remember and i am
not at home this week so i can't  check  right now.  Hope this helps     Greg.


Willem-Jan Markerink wrote:

> On 26 Nov 98 at 11:24, Greg Vannasse wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >    I made a 6x12 out of a mamiya universal camera by opening the film back to
> > 6x12 and permanently mounting it on the camera. The older style cameras are
> > wide enough for 6x12.  The latter models are not.
>
> What is the most/best typical feature/appearance to distinguish old
> from new?
> Mamiya (Universal?) Press versions are not suitable at all?
> Never looked at the system closely, so forgive my ignorance....;-))
>
> --
> Bye,
>
> Willem-Jan Markerink
>
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