How do you store & share your LF transparencies?

[BradS]

Simple question really. I want to carry about a dozen 4x5 color transparencies with me on the road and be able to share them with friends by simply holding them up to a window or, clear skies (ie no light box). Need some kind of archival, frosted on one side, protective sleeves. There's lot's of 'em out there -- any suggestions?

 

[rbarker]

One of the more attractive means of transparency presentation I've seen are black transparency mounts that are similar to mattes for use in presentation boxes.

 

[5x7Deardorff]

Try this...

LightImpressions has some single transparency black light weight 'frames' with a frosted back that will allow a 4x5 to slip inside. The frame is then 'latched' at the corner. I would seriously consider one of the small, flat light boxes that run off a converter to display your work. The quality of the light and for the viewer is much better than holding the image up to the light. The light box and a archival box to store the transparencies will fit in a very compact over the shoulder bag.

 

[Ole]

I once bought a pack of Panodia transparency sleeves - 5x7" slides in 8x10" black mat; all fitting in a transparent sleewe with frosted back. That, plus a battery-powered HAMA lightbox, is perfect for the purpose.

 

[mark]

Simple question really. I want to carry about a dozen 4x5 color transparencies with me on the road and be able to share them with friends by simply holding them up to a window or, clear skies (ie no light box). Need some kind of archival, frosted on one side, protective sleeves. There's lot's of 'em out there -- any suggestions?

I'ld go with one of those small battery light boxes, and plain old sleeves since these are just for friends, and informal situations. Holding them up to a light or a window will not show off their true beauty. Hold one up to a window and then plop it on a good light table. I found the difference to be quite amazing. I transport my trannies to and from my father's house-where the scanner is-in a little file box if I am carrying the whole bunch, or just an old film box.

 

[BradS]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm going to take a close lok at all of these recommendations. Thanks again.