Going shopping, what size Ziplocks

Sirius Glass

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.... why do you want to put a 4x5 holder in a ziploc bag?

To keep out dust and dirt. Which size works for the Grafmatic 45?
 

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They’re quite affordable. Buy a box of quart size (8x2x5-11/16 inches) and a box of gallon size (bigger).
 
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US quart just work for 4x5, though they will not always stay sealed. I doubt that you will get a Grafmatic in anything that small with a chance of sealing it. Probably a US gallon for that. 8x10 holders need something like a 2.5 US gallon Jumbo bag.

Ziplocs can be a problem in dry conditions because of static, but they are better than nothing. Some people like anti-static bags for this job.

My unused holders go in bags with the slide grips up. When fully used, they go in the bags slide grips down. While I usually separate the used holders, this makes it easier to keep track of exposed film 'in the heat of the moment'.
 
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Keep it simple and use gallon size heavy duty FREEZER BAGS.

These will also take 5"x7" holders but the 'extra' space and build quality are both a buffer against misadventure as well as the abuse of carrying, reuse, and too tight a fit.

Do not over fill the bag so it is being stretched across or at the corners of the holders.

Just remove the air by only 'zipping' the fastener about 90% up, fold the excess bag snuggly, removing most of the remaining air and finish closing it up.

Personally, I do not tape the folded bags and I recommend you don't either, using paper slips inside to note which films the bag is carrying.



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+1 for anti-static bags. Amazon has many sizes.
 

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I've been using.

LJY 50 Pieces Antistatic Resealable Large Size Bags for Motherboard HDD and Electronic Device, 21cm x 24cm / 8.3in x 9.5in​

 
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