9 x 12 Film Holder

MUDeye · Dec 11, 2012

Totally newbie, I just purchased a 9 x 12 Voigtlander. It is in great condition and can't wait to get into the field. Never shot large format before. It came with 6 original film holders. All still contain glass negatives. Can I recondition the holders? Can the be converted to cut film sheets? It seems like there would be a lot of wiggle room for film sheets. I have read that the external dimensions of 4 x 5 film holders are the same as 9 x 12. Should I buy new holders? Will any brand do?

Two23 · Dec 11, 2012

Try to find some 9x12 film sheaths on ebay.

Kent in SD

apkujeong · Dec 12, 2012

You could just load the negative in the holder using the glass plate as a backing. I do this with a 10x15 plate camera I use. I'd suggest trying it out with an old negative, but you wrote it's your first time trying LF, so if you don't have one available maybe cut a piece of paper or some plastic to size, then try loading that, and check that it doesn't fall out when you pull the darkslide. It should work fine though.

Ian Grant · Dec 12, 2012

I've bought some metal sheet to make some inserts, first I'm making quarter plate adaptors but then 9x12 as I have a few but need more. I've some other jobs more urgent but hope to begin next week or over Christmas,

Ian

ChuckP · Dec 12, 2012

Lots of 9x12 holder info at: (there was a url link here which no longer exists)

9 x 12 Film Holder

MUDeye

Two23

apkujeong

Ian Grant

ChuckP

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