Want to Buy WTB: 5x7" double darkslides

[Jarvman]

If anybody has any spare 5x7" double darkslides knocking about I'm looking to buy some. Ideally in the UK. Ta!

 

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[Dave Dawson]

Keep your eyes open on fleaBay...I got 2 the other week for £20. Cheers Dave

 

[Andrew Sanderson]

Take care! there are different versions and sizes of 7x5 darkslides.
Firstly there is the obvious difference between half plate and 7x5, but also I have six darkslides which take 7x5 film exactly, and six which are 2 to 3mm wider, which causes the film to fall out at one side. Both types look identical on the outside and are marked Fidelity.
I discussed this with Sue Evans in the tech department at Ilford / Harman and sent her one of each to prove my point. Her conclusion is that there must be some cheap and inaccurate imports coming in from somewhere.

 

[Jarvman]

Thanks for the word of warning Andrew

 

[Mike1234]

Are you looking for complete film holders or just the slides?

 

[Jarvman]

Complete holders please Mike!

 

[Dave Dawson]

Linhof 5x7 dds's on fleabay as we speak and in UK
Cheers Dave

 

[Jarvman]

Going for over £100!!!