Is There Any 5x7 Color Transparency Out There?

[lfloyd]

I had an opportunity to purchase a 5x7 camera. Since I enjoy shooting transparency I turned the purchase down. Does anyone have a lead on 5x7 color transparency these days?

Larry

 

[Steve Hamley]

I think cutting down from 8x10 is the only reliable source at this point.

Cheers, Steve

 

[removed account4]

hi larry

years ago i bought a bunch of expired 5x7 chrome film through freestyle.
i think i had to ask specifically for short date film ...
5x7 is one of those orphaned formats that you might have trouble finding color film for ..
and your alternative might be to get 8x10 sheets and cut them down ... kind of a PITA but ...

or you could always do tri color ... part of it would be tradition ( exposure ) and part neo-traditional-19thcentury-hybrid fun.
there are threads here, and on the largeformatphoto.info site, and probably on dpug as well for the procedure.
its pretty easy from what i can remember

good luck !
john

 

[mark]

Nope. Too bad too. I LOVE the 5x7 format

 

[lfloyd]

I think cutting down from 8x10 is the only reliable source at this point.

Cheers, Steve

Steve, I've never cut down film before. What equipment would I need and how difficult is the process?

Larry

 

[gordrob]

I was lucky enough to pick up 6 boxes of 5x7 Ektachrome a couple of years ago and have them in the freezer. Now I am putting together the chemistry to be able to process them this spring and summer. Also stocked up on some 4x5 and 120 film to use up the chemistry.
As for cutting down the film it isn't much of a problem. I use a Fiskars Rotary cutter that I picked up on sale at Michael's Craft Store to cut 4x5 film down to 3x4. I put some stops on the board to set the film against and black paper to protect the film.

Gord

 

[ntenny]

Provia 100F was the last E6 film standing in 5x7, and my impression is that Fuji ceased production last year. Badger Graphic had a "last run" special order and no longer list it on their site. I would assume that except for whatever secondhand film may be available, cutting down 8x10 is the only option.

-NT

 

[Steve Hamley]

Larry,

Not difficult at all. You need a paper cutter - I like a regular "guillotine" cutter though YMMV, and a dark, dust controlled room. And a film box to put your cut film in.

I use a piece of film to lay a thick tape like gaffer's tape at the edge of the film on the cutter bed. You can also just go about 1/16" less than the cutter marks and you won't be too small.

But the hard part is the technique. You need to do everything consistently and by rote. The worst possible outcome is suddenly realizing you "don't know which end is up" so to speak. Then all your cut film is suspect that don't have the notch code intact.

Cheers, Steve

 

[Sanjay Sen]

Japan Exposures lists Provia 100F, Velvia 100 and Velvia 100F in 5x7, but they all say "on demand item". Not sure what that means, but be prepared to pay about $200 (USD) for 20 sheets.

 

[Ole]

There is still 13x18 film, but you will need 13x18 film holders to use this: http://www.nordfoto.de/cgi-bin/nfvshop/iboshop.cgi?showd50021!0,883199708825141,kfilm863

 

[mark]

Wonder what shipping would be?

 

[keithwms]

I had an opportunity to purchase a 5x7 camera. Since I enjoy shooting transparency I turned the purchase down. Does anyone have a lead on 5x7 color transparency these days?

Larry

Yes there's plenty. As mentioned, definitely look at japan exposures for 5x7 provia and all the others. Shipping is not outrageous and I am always happy to share orders.

I had a back made so that I could do one cut of 8x10... plenty of things available in 8x10 but not 5x7....

 

[mark]

At almost 10 dollars a shot you better be really good.

Cheaper to buy a box of 20 8x10 at badger graphic and cut it down. Knocks the price in half and you don't pay for shipping from Japan.

 

[keithwms]

Badger doesn't have 8x10 astia, as far as I know.

 

[EASmithV]

Japan Exposures lists Provia 100F, Velvia 100 and Velvia 100F in 5x7, but they all say "on demand item". Not sure what that means, but be prepared to pay about $200 (USD) for 20 sheets.

Shit! At that price, you'd be better off shooting 8x10!

 

[keithwms]

I concluded that 5x8 is the smartest way to go, plus I like the ratio. And the 5x8 back from Shen costs maybe $250. One cut through 8x10... double the shots, no film wasted

 

[ntenny]

Are funny sizes like 5x8 a problem for commercial development? I have the feeling my lab doesn't have 5x8 hangers lying around.

-NT

 

[keithwms]

Well, you're pretty much on your own in most areas, but in my area, I have stapled two 5x8's together and had them E6 processed as 8x10