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jdman
Joined: 13 May 2001
Posts: 302
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 3:19 am

I see so much interest in these cameras,I would just like to know considering the lack of film just what do you do with one when you get it.Russ
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 6:06 am

Can't resist; Portable planter box?? :grin:
Dan Fromm
Joined: 14 May 2001
Posts: 2165
PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 12:23 pm

Quote:

On 2002-02-26 19:19, jdman wrote:
I see so much interest in these cameras,I would just like to know considering the lack of film just what do you do with one when you get it.Russ
Well, if you can live with shooting 2x3, there ARE roll holders for 3x4 press cameras.

Cheers,

Dan
Ron Hanes
Joined: 07 Feb 2002
Posts: 9
PostPosted: Fri Apr 05, 2002 10:03 pm

Well : Im a experimenter so I built myself a film trimmer and cut 4x5 to 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 size. (in total darkness of course)and i shoot away. also I buy 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 cut film locally in Stillwater Oklahoma. For my baby speed graphics.

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Joined: 06 Apr 2002
Posts: 198
PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2002 1:46 pm

I think that metric 9x12 CM sheet film is close enough for Gov't work to 3 1/4X 4 1/4.
It can be had from Efke and a couple of other former east bloc outfits mail-order from Berlin.
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Les
Joined: 09 May 2001
Posts: 2682
PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2002 3:54 pm

It's a great idea if it works out to be cheaper than trimming down 4x5 from B&H. You'll still have to trim some down because the film holders are quite picky about getting the dimention just right.

the biggest unkown is going to be what customs will hit you with and will it be consistant.
alecj
Joined: 09 May 2001
Posts: 853
PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2002 4:18 pm

I'm about to place an order with FotoImpex in Berlin. If anybody wants to join me and share the shipping costs, which are normally about $15 total, let me know. Send private mail.
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