Mamiya Press Super 23 plate holder

[jaimeb82]

I have the camera, the Cut Film/Plate Holder (type A), the focussing screen back holder and some 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. cut film.

I only own one Plate Holder, so let's say I place one sheet of film into the Plate Holder and make an exposure. What would you afterwards do if you were me? Is there a safe place to keep that exposed sheet of film afterwards. I would like to take it out of the Plate Holder and place a new unexposed sheet to keep working.

I guess my question is...how do you take multiple pictures when you are short on plate holders? An obvious solution is to buy more plate holders, but they are rare for this camera, I was lucky to find one actually.

 

[bsdunek]

I have the camera, the Cut Film/Plate Holder (type A), the focussing screen back holder and some 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. cut film.

I only own one Plate Holder, so let's say I place one sheet of film into the Plate Holder and make an exposure. What would you afterwards do if you were me? Is there a safe place to keep that exposed sheet of film afterwards. I would like to take it out of the Plate Holder and place a new unexposed sheet to keep working.

I guess my question is...how do you take multiple pictures when you are short on plate holders? An obvious solution is to buy more plate holders, but they are rare for this camera, I was lucky to find one actually.

You could use a changing bag, but it sure is a long time between exposures.
I have six cut film holders which is OK for a few close-ups, etc. I often use the groundglass to set up the shot and then replace it with a roll holder. That's kind of slow also, and you risk moving the camera. The only solution is more cut film holders - keep searching, they are around. Also, check the light seals as the foam they used turns to dust and dirt after 40 years or so.

 

[jaimeb82]

You could use a changing bag, but it sure is a long time between exposures.
I have six cut film holders which is OK for a few close-ups, etc. I often use the groundglass to set up the shot and then replace it with a roll holder. That's kind of slow also, and you risk moving the camera. The only solution is more cut film holders - keep searching, they are around. Also, check the light seals as the foam they used turns to dust and dirt after 40 years or so.

Yeah, I am going to try to find an empty box and black bag, same as the film comes in but without any film on it. Then using the changing bag store on the empty box 3 or 6 negs. I also have to check with my lab to see if the develop 2,25 x 3,25 film, not sure how to do it myself at home yet.

by the way, I like your zenfolio page! I couldn't open the pictures

 

[bsdunek]

I use a 4X5 adjustable tank like this -
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/4945-Yankee-Adjustable-4x5-Cut-film-Developing-Tank?cat_id=1603
The spacers adjust in slots for several film widths. The only problem is, with just a few films, it takes a lot of solution!
Don't know why you coldn't open the pictures, I just tried it and it seemed to work fine. Maybe a glitch somewhere. Thanks.