Mamiya 220 insert in 120 back?

aoluain

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• Feb 22, 2010

• #1

Hi
I was wondering if I can put a 220 insert into a 120 back?

I have some 220 colour film but I dont have a 220 back for the Mamiya 645
super. I see the inserts go for little money and it would be nice if I could use
the insert in the existing back.

thanks in advance!

 

wclark5179

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• Feb 22, 2010

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There is no Mamiya 120 or 220 back.

The insert determines what film to use.

Hope this helps you.

 

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aoluain

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• Feb 22, 2010

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excellent thanks bill !

 

RobertV

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• Feb 23, 2010

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Exactly, the insert (120/220) is depending what film must be loaded. As said, the backs are the same.

 

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• Feb 24, 2010

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with 220 insert I manage to squeeze 16 frames per roll from 120films and with 120 insert I get 15 exposures per one 120 roll. the pressure plate is tighter on 220 insert but I had no problems with that with newer films, but with old and expired stuff (I use 20 years old Orwo films and Kodak Panatomic-x) I do get troubled with scratches on emulsion due to heavy and 'fat' paper used for these films. I shoot with M645 1000s. hope that helps!