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lsimages · Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Duluth, MN

I have a 3x4 Speed with a Graphic 22 roll film holder. Wondering if the newer RH 12 insert will fit in the shell?

That would solve my flatness problem.

If not, has anyone come up with any solutions to the "flatness problem"?

Thanks
John

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

One of the improvements in the later holders that contributes to film flatness are the rollers on either side of the gate; they are in the main plate that accepts the insert. So a new insert does not get you the rollers.

While I have not tried this myself, one trick you may want to try with your knob back is to wind the film just before you expose it. Supposedly this provides a small amount of tension on the film, which helps with keeping it flat.