David,

Instead of using plastic materials for the rails, I would recommend 
using the 1/4" brass angles available in hobby shops. They are 
straight and have rigidity. Just spray paint it matte black. I've 
used them with great success.

Sam Wang


>I want convert an existing old camera (122 Format) to
>use 120 roll film.  I've figured out how to create an
>extension the the shorter spool.  But I need a piece
>of very thin mat black, rigid material.  To cut a mask
>to support the smaller film size.  I don't know the
>proper name for this piece.
>Does anyone know where I could find thin rigid
>plastic?  The reason I say plastic is I figure it
>would already be black, and be easy to work with.
>Thank you,
>David

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