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Arthurwg
Joined: 18 Jun 2002
Posts: 20
PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:21 pm   Post subject: WTB: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Graflex Film Holders

I'm looking for some 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 slotted Graflex film holders. Please contact: Arthurwg@aol.com.

Thanks
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:17 am

3 of these on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Wooden-Graflex-Dual-Cut-Sheet-Film-Holder-for-3-1-4-x4-1-4-film-1-of-3/322887315440?hash=item4b2d956ff0:g:5yUAAOSwdnZaDdSe
$$$$$
Arthurwg
Joined: 18 Jun 2002
Posts: 20
PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:53 pm

Those look kinda antique. Not sure how to load them as I don't see a flap at the bottom. I'm tempted to buy them anyway.
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:56 pm

I think they're Plate Holders but possibly have film sheaths in them.
http://piercevaubel.com/cam/catalogs/1919graflexlp556.htm
page 56
http://piercevaubel.com/cam/catalogs/1923graflexlp324.htm
page 34
Arthurwg
Joined: 18 Jun 2002
Posts: 20
PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:29 pm

Fortunately I already have five good holders but I need a few more. I'll wait for newer ones, should come along eventually. I see the price for film has gone up. That catalog shows $.77 / doz. B&H has 3x4 listed at $68.00 for 25. I'll be cutting mine down from 4x5.
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:45 am

I did a search for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 film holder on ebay in cameras and photo.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=3+1%2F4++x+4+1%2F4+film+holder&_sacat=625
lots available at reasonable prices.
keshlam
Joined: 21 May 2021
Posts: 38
PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2021 5:36 pm   Post subject: Sanity check: Are wood film holders worth risking money on?

Most of what I'm seeing in this size (3.25x4.25) right now are wood holders. Prices seem to be scattered, and I'm not seeing anyone saying it was actually tested as light-tight...
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2021 9:05 pm

Quote:
Most of what I'm seeing in this size (3.25x4.25) right now are wood holders.
As long as they are complete, no pieces chipped out they will be serviceable.
The loading flap hinge tape can be replaced with book binders tape if the hinge is bad.
keshlam
Joined: 21 May 2021
Posts: 38
PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:25 pm

I've been seeing 3x4 bag mags at only a few times the cost of a 2-sheet holder. Assuming they work and are or can be made light-tight, that seems a more cost-effective solution for actually shooting with the beast.
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