9x12 film Holder to Fit 4x5 Camera

Renato Tonelli

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I am looking for 9x12 film holders that will fit my 4x5 camera (Wisner Technical Field). So far, my searches have turned up nothing. Thank you in advance for any possible leads.
 

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They are very common in Germany, and cheap (second-hand) too. 4x5" is more expensive on the second-hand market there. A search on German ebay (ebay.de) for Dead Link Removed usually turns up a few dozen.
 

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If interested I have two of the Linhof 9x12 holders--the good ones that have the pressure plate-- I was sent them by accident as I paid for 4x5 Linhof holders and the 9x12 is useless to me---I gave $25 each so if no interest I'll be returning them email me at
josburke at bellsouth.net
if any interest !! ASAP as I need to either sell or return them !!
 

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The Linhof Universal holders "mit Auswerfer" are very good, but a little bit thicker than standard. Also the original intention of using both plates and film in the same holders doesn't work anymore - "modern" glass plates are too thick for the Linhof holders.

There are some Linhof holders that are made for film only, they are IMO the best of all holders. If you can find them...
 
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Renato Tonelli

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Thank you for the advice; as suggested, I've located holders in Germany and Italy. It has also been made clear that some 9x12 holders will not fit a 4x5 camera: the outside dimensions must be the same as a 4x5 holder as I suspected.
 
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