Posted by Greg on April 28, 2001 at 09:59:59:
In Reply to: calumet rollfulm back posted by Phil on April 27, 2001 at 21:34:57:: I'm looking at purchasing a rollfilm back for my crown
: graphic just to begin shooting 6x7 to practice with
: the camera (first LF) and get used to using the
: movements and "thinking the photo". Anyone have any
: opinions of the Calumet C2 6x7 rollfilm back? I know
: it doubles the film back on itself and was curious if
: this had an adverse affect on film plane flatness.
: Are they reliable units? I've come across one for
: about 1/6 the retail price & was going to jump on it
: if anyone could make good a recommendation.
Phil:
I have using a 4x5 Crown with the Calumet c-2 and am having lots of fun and great pictures. Prepare yourself for a lot of extra weight if it be an older model. Another thing to watch out for is the dark slide pulls out real easy when your reach to pull it out of your camera bag. I have solved this problem by wraping a wide rubber band around the whole thing and secures the slide. You can still pull it out with a little effort. Overall I love the quickness that the holder provides over the Graflok/roll holder exchange method. Make sure it is light tight.
Greg Bates, Bend OR.