Want to Buy WTB: a few 4x5 film holders

[Christopher Walrath]

Hi all. Have a 4x5 on the way and it is time to start rebuilding kit. I could sure use a few film holders. Lisco, Riteway, does not matter. As long as they are light tight. If you have a few bouncing around, PM me and let me know. Thanks all.

 

[glbeas]

Ebay has bunches of 4x5 filmholders listed, have you checked that out yet? Be picky if you decide to bid on any.

 

[fgorga]

Get in touch with the folks at the Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) (https://vcphoto.org/). They usually have 4x5 holders for sale.

The VCP is a non-profit gallery, public darkroom, general "photo center". One of the ways they support themselves is with a photography thrift store. Thus your purchase from them supports a good cause.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

I will check them out, Frank. Thank you. I have gone the fleabay route before, Gary. Just looking to keep it in the community. But, yeah, will definitely check out VCP.

 

[SchwinnParamount]

Chris, I've found that even the best and most light tight film holders aren't. It's always that black fabric "tape" at the end of the film holder which acts as a hinge for the part of the holder frame that accepts the end of the dark slide. Get some good black tape and be prepared to add a layer or two on top of what's there.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Yeah, I have had some thin hinges before. I know what to look for on that score. IIRC, I just added some tape for good measure last go around ten years ago. Thanks for the tip, John. I might have overlooked that.

 

[bdial]

I second what Frank said

 

[FotoMark]

I’ve got a bunch of Lisco 4x5 holders...how many you need??

 

[Rick A]

Chris, I sent you a PM.

 

[FotoMark]

I sent you a PM.

Didn’t get one..?