Dan Fromm
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Dan, my experience with LF and the sinar zoom 2 holder I had were not good so my opnion on using them is based on that. Personally I found that focus was nearly always off. However, I suspect that was largely due to my camera which whilst having locking controls on the standards, would actually move with a little pressure on them which inserting the zoom2 would do.
Other cameras and roll film holders may be fine but I haven't used them so can't really comment so I suppose I did make a bit of sweeping statement.
Over-generalization is a sin.
FWIW, my Sinar Panorama with fixed 6x12 gate works just fine on my 4x5 Cambo. Mine has slots that accept Graflok sliders -- not all Sinar roll holders do and I don't know which do/don't -- and slips under the GG. I slip it in, then secure it with the Graflok sliders.
I've never tried a Toyo 6x9 roll film holder, made in sizes to fit 2x3 and 4x5 cameras. 48 mm thick, probably won't fit all spring backs.
There are clip-on, e.g., Graflex Inc's own, and insertion type, e.g., the much maligned Adapt-A-Roll 620, roll holders for 2x3. I use AAR 620s with my 2x3 Graphics. If loaded carefully they give 9 shots/roll. They also exist in sizes to fit 3x4 and 4x5 spring backs. I have one to fit a 4x5 camera. Its ok but the gate is offset from the camera's optical axis. Shifting the rear standard 7 mm to the right when setting the camera up is a nuisance so I retired it and use a 2x3 (for 4x5 camera) Super Rollex. Heavier than the equivalent Horseman but very robust. Works well on, again, my 4x5 Cambo.
Whether a particular roll holder will suit a photographer depends on the roll holder and on the photographer's preferences. Some roll holders are said to be troublesome. I don't know that at first hand, haven't tried many. Some photographers much prefer to shoot sheet film with 4x5 cameras. I respect their choice, hope they'll not give me a hard time over mine. I've never been told that I had to shoot 2x3 sheet film, would resent the advice if it were given that strongly.