Hallo, Can somebody provide me with a technical drawing of 4x5 film holder.
I would like to build one to see if I can, but I have no idea how it is
build inside. It will be very kind if someone can send me one which is no
longer useful or broken. I can disassemble it, measure it and make a good
I was just curious how many have attempted to make their own film holders
and if they feel if it was worth the effort . I am beginning to fully
realize just how extremely precision these film holders have to be
John Cremati
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Cameramakers
The dimensions of the film holders are valuable information to anyone
making his own camera and it would be nice if the group had them available
to all. They are published (up to 8x19, at least) as ASA data sheets but
these are not all that easy to get. Is there any chance to post them for
I will try to scan what I have, unless somebody else has a better source
with somewhat better reproductions. What I have has been reduced in size
and might not survive enlarging and scanning so well, but I will try unless
somebody gets there first with better material.
Bob
At 08:58
Having reached the ripe old four score and a bit I am going through my
cupboards, garage etc. I just found last evening some film holders - 2
double wooden holders for 8 x 10 - a single holder 8 x 10 some wooden 5
x 7 and some modern metal 4 x 5 and 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 Also most of an 8 x 10
camera.
