Roll film holders.

[lee_pengelly.]

I have the MPPMKV11 with a spring back(no graflock bars). Can I use a Graflex type 6x9 holder under the groundglass(with a felt pad to protect it) ?, is there enough gape to take this type of holder ?, or do I need the slip-in calumet type ?

Also could I use a Calumet groundglass, and would the format markings work ?.

Cheers,

Lee.

[scott_walton2]

You really need the Calumet type holder. The roll film backs are pretty

large for a spring back and you have no way to lock it in. You should

be able to use an aftermarket ground glass. I recommend stepping up to

a Beattie or Maxwell to brighten your viewing.

[ellis_vener_photography]

I said it once before in a mocking way, but now I will be derious: you seem to

have so many problems using this camera, shouldn't you reconsider your

decision not to go with the Arca-Swiss? Even a basic Calumet Cadet camera is

less problematic.

[ellis_vener_photography]

TYPO CORRECTION! <I>(MAYBE i should have coffee before

Iapproach a computer:)</I><P>I said it once before in a mocking

way, but now I will be serious. You seem to have so many

problems using this camera, shouldn't you reconsider your

decision not to go with the Arca-Swiss? Even a basic Calumet

Cadet camera is less problematic than your MPPMKVII.

[lee_pengelly.]

Thanks for everyones help, this forum has been great with many

helpful tips. I have just got some more 4x5 velvia landscapes back

which are gorgeous, I have got front to back sharpness galore!!!.

As for my MPPMKV11 I find it very easy to use, logical,compact,fairly

light and fun,I am glad that I did'nt opt for a monorail. I am now

completely hooked with LF!!,

Cheers,

Lee.

[colin carron]

Just to clarify ... the MPP mk7 does have the international back with

Graflok bars - the Mk 6 does not. I use a Wista 6x9 type N with my

MPP mk 7 so I unclip the screen when using it because of its

thickness. It works very well. The main drawback is the tendency for

the photographer to forget the detached screen and walk off with it

lying around. A slide-in type would be fine as well and gets over the

memory problems.

[bob_ashford1]

Hi again,

Colin is correct the MPP Mk VII does have a removable back, I

use a horseman 6x12cm back and an old Linhof 6x9cm back.

Using these also allows me to use a 58mm XL lens with the

limited drop front (single as against double on the Mk VIII).

Cheers

[lee_pengelly.]

My MPP is MKV11, however the previous owner has removed the graflock

bars and altered the back which is now permanent, it still has the

holes to attach the bars but the spring assembly has been engineered

in a way that to use graflocks I would have to strip down another

camera. Having said this I do not find this a problem and would

prefer the slip-in type backs.

My memory is terrible and I have no doubt that I would probably lose

the screen at some stage if it was detachable. Hope this answers any

questions!!.

Lee.