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Slamarca
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Username: Slamarca
Post Number: 7
Registered: 02-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 08:41 am: | 
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Hi all, I've got a Speed Graphic 3x4 (I know, I know, I should have checked the format before buying...). I've been able to find an european dealer that still can sell 3x4 films, but I wondered if there is a way to adapt a 4x5 back to my camera, or even to try to 'shave' the less than an inch, both horizontally and vertically, from the 3x4 back (actually 3.25x4.25 I think...) and make it larger to accept 4x5 film.
Greetings,
Sergio La Marca
Italy |
Dgillette4
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Username: Dgillette4
Post Number: 43
Registered: 04-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 11:50 am: |
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Sergio: You could try cutting 4x5 film down in the darkroom to fit your holders, I still have some 3-1/4x4-1/4 holders If you are interested, I also have a 2-1/4x3-1/4 back with ground glass I don't know if that would help you. Don |
Rick_oleson
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Username: Rick_oleson
Post Number: 283
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 03:56 pm: |
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You might have more luck making a reducing adapter for it so you could fit an old 120 roll holder for 6x9cm photos. At least this wouldn't require cutting the camera up. |
Slamarca
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Username: Slamarca
Post Number: 10
Registered: 02-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 03:14 am: |
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Yes, I was aware of both those options. As I said, obtaining 3x4 film should not be a problem. I'm waiting to find a roll film back on the famous auction site, even if I wonder if shooting 6x9cm wouldn't be easier with a nice folder... I'd like to buy a Patent Etui, sooner or later. I was just wondering if the thing as possible, even if I thought maybe the part I intended to 'shave' was made of wood, and instead discovered it's metal...
I think I'll better follow your wise advices.
Greetings,
Sergio |
Slamarca
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Username: Slamarca
Post Number: 11
Registered: 02-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 03:18 am: |
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Oh, and just another question. Do you guys know if the front standard of the 4x5 Crown Graphics could fit on the 3x4 Speed Graphic rails? I was thinking of substitute the Speed Graphic front standard with the Crown Graphics ones to gain the front tilt movement. I've found a person who sells Crown Graphics parts and would like to try.
Greetings,
Sergio |
Dgillette4
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Username: Dgillette4
Post Number: 44
Registered: 04-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 07:35 am: |
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I believe they are different sizes, I like the idea of a roll film back, more types of film are available in 120, take a look at the front standard and see if it can be adapted to move, I remember modifying a press camera to extend movements. ...Don |
