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sellis · Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 2

Recently I aquired a speed graphic, and even more recently (today) I discovered to my dismay that the camera takes 3x4 film, or 3 1/4 x 4 1/4. So I find myself in quite a perdicament, as 3x4 film holders aren't exactly an easy find, and even if I was able to get the right size film holders then I would have to cut my own film.

I guess what I'm really asking is if it's worth looking for the 3x4 film holders. Also I'm not too sure I'd know how to go about cutting my own film.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Dan Fromm · Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2146 Location: New Jersey

sellis · Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 2

I'll check out the link you provided. I must admit I was told about the 120 roll film adapter, but it's really not a choice I'm willing to consider; I wouldn't have thought of buying the Speed Graphic if I knew I'd have to settle for that film size.
Thanks for the input

RichS · Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 2:19 am Post subject:

3x4 film holders are not that hard to find and usually pretty cheap.

Look at:

http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/

http://www.mpex.com/

http://www.keh.com/ (probably in the LF collectibles section)

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disemjg · Joined: 10 Jan 2002 Posts: 474 Location: Washington, DC

Midwests web site may not list all their inventory; call and ask for Jim and they will quite likely be able to help you. Their prices are very reasonable.

3X4 is not a bad size; the availability of film is really the only issue. Also try Film for Classics; they have cut-down Tri-X rather than the eastern European emulsions that J&C offers. And I think Pacific Rim may have negative carriers for Omega D2 if that is what you have; otherwise make an insert for your 4X5 carrier to take the smaller negative.

Jim23 · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:17 am Post subject:

I wonder if Fidelity still makes 3x4 holders on a special order basis. A few (10) years back, they did build me 2 pairs of 2x3 holders at a reasonable cost. I got frustrated with all the light leaks on old, used holders and bought a couple of new ones.

Les · Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 Location: Detroit, MI

Call calumet, they own the company that makes all American film holders now. The company name escapes me... Hollywood Film Holder Corp or something like that.

Les