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Projection for 6x7 Negatives

filmcarnivore

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I'm thinking of doing an exhibition of my series shot on Tri-X negative, but I'd like to do a kind of projection installment to go along with it. 1. Any recommendations on 6x7 projectors? 2. Any suggestions on how to get the 6x7 negatives into a positive? Reshoot the negatives with a macro lens??

I realize that scanning / projection digitally is easier, but I really want to have the mechanized sound of 1 or 8 projectors going off at the same time.
 
If you thought 6X6 projectors were expensive and you want multiple 6X7's get ready to sell a kidney or something
you can live without.
Inexpensive one seem to start at just over $1k new and seem to be manually operated.
 
6x7 projectors do exist, and some I have seen (Bell and Howell) are able to take 6x6 and 6x9. You could start from scratch by shooting 120 format Agfa SCALA, which is a B&W transparency film, then use Gepe AN glass or stock 6x7 slide mounts, and away you go.
 
Gosh, I didn't even know BW transparency still exists. I'd love to take that route, but my series is already shot on Tri-X. Good to know, though. Thanks.
 
As others already hinted at, with a 6x7 camera it still would be benefitial to cut down transparencies for 6x6 frames than looking for a 6x7 projector.
 
AgX said:
As others already hinted at, with a 6x7 camera it still would be benefitial to cut down transparencies for 6x6 frames than looking for a 6x7 projector.
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Which negates the whole point of shooting 6X7, and why I have never bought a 6x7 camera and use a 6X6 Mamiya TLR .
 
That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.
 
That only negates it concerning slide projection with a dedicated projector.

This is a use that likely is costly. But that should not deter anyone from using a 6x7 camera; as there is more what one can do with such camera retaining the 6x7 format.
 
Use a macro lens to take pictures of your negatives with another negative film in 6x4.5 format. Something slow with a very clear base. Then mount the results in 6x4.5 slide mounts, which can be projected in a 6x6 projector.

Although if you are talking about 8 projectors, it would probably be cheaper and make more sense to buy a couple of large 4K TVs and go digital
 
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