Loading film holders.

Allan Swindles

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Hi folks, remember me, just stopped by a while ago? Having just had my lovely Rollieflex 3.5F back from repair, I realise now why I moved to 5x4, rising front for tall buildings! To the point however, loading filmholders (it's been a long time since the last batch), am I right, notch to top RH corner? Hope to shoot this weekend, weather permiting.

Regards - Allan.
 

Konical

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Good Evening, Alan,

Correct--assuming that the film is vertically oriented.

Konical
 

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Um... wouldn't the notch then be in the bottom right?
 

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Looking at it straight on in the vertical aspect, I'm a bottom lefter for sure...I think. Yup, I'm positive about that. Oh, but wait a minute...is it me or the holder that's supposed to be vertical?

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nicolai made a video about just this

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)
 
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Allan Swindles

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Hey guys, didn't mean to cause such a debate. Yes, I suppose it does depend on the way in which plane the holder is held, Durrrr! Many thanks for your response. Isn't it surprising that something you would do without a second thought in the darkroom makes you stop and think when put on the spot? The butzi.net link tells all. Thanks again. Next problem is I have to use a changing bag, albeit a big'un, but I have done it before, many years ago, just like riding a bike really. The weather forcast is not looking too good for the weekend but I am determined to load the D/S's anyway.
 

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Trying not to hijack, but along the lines of changing bags -

I am looking at getting into 4x5 and have a regular flat 27" x 30" changing bag. Will this work for loading film holders, or do I need one of the tent style (Photoflex, Calumet, etc)?

Thanks for the video - that answered some questions!
 

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Tent style makes it easier. But you might be able to put a shoe box or plastic box inside to lift the top of a flat changing bag so that the bag doesn't rest on the film. This is especially helpful in hot humid areas where the inside of a changing bag might get a bit moist.
 

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I have one of those Photo Flex changing rooms with the hoops inside. It makes it a lot easier to use than a floppy flat changing bag, especially for large format. I have heard of people using small PVC pipe and fittings to make a "roll cage" that goes together in the changing bag to keep the layers of cloth from getting in the way.
Steve
 

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Second the Photo-Flex - not quite as easy as in a darkroom with elbow room, but beats the flat bag any time. If you're new to LF the frustration of a flat bag may deter you!
 

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Steve Muntz said:
..I am looking at getting into 4x5 and have a regular flat 27" x 30" changing bag. Will this work for loading film holders, or do I need one of the tent style (Photoflex, Calumet, etc)?
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I load 8x10" holders in a bag like that. It's difficult, but possible - and it makes any smaller size seem like child's play!
 
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