Loading film holders.

[Allan Swindles]

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]

Good Evening, Alan,

Correct--assuming that the film is vertically oriented.

Konical

 

[Ian Leake]

I insert film with the holder in landscape orientation: pulling the dark slide out towards the left, and inserting the film from the right. In this case the notch is on the bottom left of the sheet. If you're inserting from the top then the notch should be on the top right.

 

[Whiteymorange]

I insert film with the holder in landscape orientation: pulling the dark slide out towards the left, and inserting the film from the right. In this case the notch is on the bottom left of the sheet. If you're inserting from the top then the notch should be on the top right.

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

 

[climbabout]

loading film

Whitey is correct.
Tim

 

[DannL]

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

Oh no! I'm so confused. Sticky side up?

 

[Ian Leake]

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

Um... Yes, that would be right not left... One day I'll remember which is which...

 

[MurrayMinchin]

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?

Murray

 

[Bruce Osgood]

Loading Large Format Film Holders:

http://www.butzi.net/articles/filmload.htm

 

[removed account4]

nicolai made a video about just this

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

 

[Allan Swindles]

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.

 

[Steve Muntz]

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!

 

[Shmoo]

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.

 

[singram]

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

 

[BobNewYork]

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!

 

[Ole]

..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)?

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!