That looks like a pretty big angle. I'd guess that the film was not loaded properly. I am assuming that you're using modern film holders and that they are in good condition.
Yes on the modern film holders. I find 4x5" is more challenging to load correctly than 8x10".
Tom
I think 4x5 is harder than 8x10 because you have to be more accurate with the smaller film - especially in the angle of approach....
To convince yourself that it is a loading error you could take the negative with the misalignment, load it properly into one of your holders and wiggle it to see that there is no way that it could be that far off and still be properly between the rails. (does that make sense?)
Hmmm...loading 4x5 is all kinda automatic now....I guess I hold the sheet of 4x5 in my right hand, and feel for the edges of the film rails with thumb and index finger of my left. Holding the flap open with the ring finger of right hand , I introduce the edge of the film to the rails and slide it under the fingers part way. then, move right hand to trailing edge of film and push it in. The left hand is always feeling the edge of the film rails and as the film slides in, the left hand fingers are there - making sure that the film is under the rails. Before closing the flap, I kinda lift the trailing edge and, with left hand fingers still on the ends of the film rails, and verify again that the film is under the rails.Do you yourself load the 4x5" film in a single motion once lined up correctly?
Tom
Being new to 4x5", I've come across an issue with a few of my negatives that I've not experienced with 8x10" negatives. See:
My hunch is the film either wasn't loaded correctly or has moved out of position before exposure. Any comments?
Tom
Note: apologies for the spelling.
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