Does anyone know of a roll film back that will work with this model? Or an instant film back that will work? Best source, ebay?
Does anyone know of a roll film back that will work with this model? Or an instant film back that will work? Best source, ebay?
Calumet's CC-40x cameras have a bail back, can be used with insertion type roll holders. I don't know -- sold my CC-401 several years ago -- whether the back will open wide enough to accept a Toyo roll holder (48 mm thick). It should accept Sinar (up to 6x12) and Cambo/Calumet/Orbit (up to 6x12, 6x12ers are quite uncommon, 6x9ers are not quite so rare, the most common are 6x7) roll holders. There's also the 2x3 Adapt-A-Roll 620 (will feed from a 120 spool, must take up on a 620 spool and AAR 620s to fit 4x5 cameras have the gate offset from the camera's optical axis).
This is the one I continue to see around... No good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CALUMET-C2-...749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fe63b93d
Do you really wanna shoot roll film on a large format monorail?
It's possible, available, but you lose the convenience of shooting roll film cameras - and also the large negative that your 4x5 affords you.
Imho field cameras are better suited for this because of the smaller vf or rf available with them. Then you don't have to pull out the roll back everytime to Focus/compose.
Do you really wanna shoot roll film on a large format monorail?
It's possible, available, but you lose the convenience of shooting roll film cameras - and also the large negative that your 4x5 affords you.
Imho field cameras are better suited for this because of the smaller vf or rf available with them. Then you don't have to pull out the roll back everytime to Focus/compose.
If I can get one for cheap, it would be a good way to test the camera, I have access to 120 developing next door to my work. For 4x5 negs I have to drive two towns over and pay more money, and my scanner won't take 4x5. I don't really see myself shooting much 120, maybe do some stitch shots later but its more for initial testing.
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I also sometimes would use a roll film back on my Graflex press cameras if I needed both a large negative, speed, and also would be shooting both roll film & 4x5 film.
I think that the person with whom you spoke is full of sh!t...
Don't let the other fellow discourage you. There are those who agree with him and only wet prints will do. There are plenty of others who scan and print their negatives digitally. Do what you want.
I flatbed scan my negatives on an Epson V750. I eventually want to contact print my 8x10 b&w negatives when I have a place to do it. I'll still scan my 4x5 color negatives though.
LMNOP
the person you spoke with has a valid opinion, one that is mirrored by a lot of people who are on this website
and the largeformatphotography.info page, and people who shoot film.. you are missing out on a large part of photography if
you send things to a lab, or go the hybrid route ... but it is a perfectly valid route to go. there is no shame in having someone
else process your film, or not making silver prints from your film. do what you want to do, and have a good time doing it.
it is too bad people can be such a wet blanket.
the thing that will help you the most is to connect with a lab you want to work with and you can trust because they are going to be an extension of you.
they will process your film the way you want it to be processed so you get what you want out of it.
i don't mean to throw a wrench in your spokes here, but there IS a way you might be able to process your film at home with just 1 chemical ,, if you are interested ..
if you can find a film developing tank, and a rubber band, look into developing film the "taco method" ... and using the new impossible project monobath developer.
from what i understand from a video i saw, it really does nice work ... it has a developer and fixer as 1, so all you would have to do is wash the film when you are done.
it might be a solution worth looking into, and you could load your film into your film tank in the same dark closet you load your film holders with film, and then do the rest in daylight ...
good luck !
john
LMNOP: I'll join the others who strongly recommend you ignore your neighborhood LF enthusiast, he is just wrong. I still remember when I started photography some 50 years ago, living in NYC, and using a lab to develop and proof my 35mm film, and make prints of the few images I really wanted. Fast forward to the present, and I have a darkroom and process and print everything from 35mm through 4x5, and occasionally exhibit work. Each approach had its time and place.
Where is he wrong specifically? As was posted, many scan their negatives on Epson flatbed scanners, and produce their prints digitally. Those prints can be just as wonderful as darkroom-processed prints. Without meaning to generate a big debate, simply visit any photography gallery, and these days the majority of their sales are of digitally processed prints. Why do I make darkroom prints? Largely because I know how to produce decent prints that way, and don't want to go through the entire learning curve of Photoshop and inkjet printing, or the expense of a dedicated photo printer and inks, especially because I am a low-volume printer, and digital printers want to be used more regularly than I would. Its not a quality issue, because a skilled worker can make wonderful prints either way. Also, you don't need a V800, look into a refurbished 4990 (that's what I use) or a refurbished V700. They're just as functional if you want to save money. (I'm actually a hybrid, I develop my film, scan it to make digital contact sheets, and to allow me to post to the web, and then make darkroom prints of the images I really like.)
As for developing, I would experiment with the taco method. I've never used it because I have a darkroom, but it requires very little equipment, and you may discover you like developing, at least B&W film. Actually any tank method will work, chemicals are really cheap, and almost everyone can find a closet for film loading. Wait until night time, turn out the lights in the adjoining room, and with only a towel or something to stuff in the cracks you have the minimum "darkroom" required. Once the film is in the tank, develop in your bathroom.
At the end of the day, the vast majority of us do this for fun. For me, the quality difference between MF (which you shoot a lot) and LF is pretty small (at least on the 11x14 prints I make) but I just love the tactile feel of working with sheet film. And I enjoy the process of using a view camera. So ignore your local poor advice, and enjoy yourself!
Yeah, I know. My analogy sucks.
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