interested in doing tintypes

goldenimage

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• Jul 1, 2011

• #1

i have an old 5x7 burke and james. i am wanting to try doing some tintypes, will the tin fit into a cut film holder? any help would be appreciated

 

Tony D

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• Jul 1, 2011

• #2

Look at this link:

http://www.lundphotographics.com/shop/viewitem.php?groupid=1&productid=94

 

Rick A

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• Jul 1, 2011

• #3

Check these folks for supplies
http://www.rockaloid.com/
I don't have personal experience, but know of a couple of people who have tried it.

 

smieglitz

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• Jul 3, 2011

• #4

DIY:

http://www.collodion.org/plateholderconversion.html