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chinweasle
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| I just bought my first speed graphic (it's an early model, the date on it says 1914). I didn't realize until after I bought it that it had the 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 back on it. I read on this site that it is possible to shave a 4x5 holder down to work. Has anyone on here done that? |
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Dan Fromm
Joined: 14 May 2001
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Location: New Jersey
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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On 2006-08-01 06:25, chinweasle wrote:
I just bought my first speed graphic (it's an early model, the date on it says 1914). I didn't realize until after I bought it that it had the 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 back on it. I read on this site that it is possible to shave a 4x5 holder down to work. Has anyone on here done that?
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Not possible, but if you're patient you'll find 3x4 sheet film holders. Have you tried http://www.mpex.com yet?
If you want to shoot roll film, the best choice may be a 3x4 Adapt-A-Roll 620; these slip in like sheet film holders, have 2x3 gates. They exist -- I've had one -- but aren't common.
Good luck, have fun,
Dan |
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Hoagie
Joined: 02 Nov 2005
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Location: West Virginia
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hello,
I have a couple of 3 x 4 film holders that I am not using. Contact me at wroberts1028 at yahoo.com and we can make a deal. Looking forward to hearing from you.
William |
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bertsaunders
Joined: 20 May 2001
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Location: Bakersfield California
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Just as a side note: You can use the std 2x3 rollbacks on the larger 4x5 sized backs, by adding birch plywood side extensions, and glueing them in place!
Have a nice day.......Bert |
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