al______ Posted October 14, 1998 Share Posted October 14, 1998 Is there a 6x12 roll film back that would fit a wisner 4x5? (i do not want to crop a 4x5 sheet of film.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al______ Posted October 14, 1998 Author Share Posted October 14, 1998 SOrry forgo to mention, i am specifically looking at purchasing this camera and wanted to know if the 6x12 backs are specific to this brand of camera or if they are generics. I know mostly large format is generic but i am just playing it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio_ortega Posted October 14, 1998 Share Posted October 14, 1998 Al, The Calumet C2N roll fim backs (in 6x7, 6x9 and 6x12 formats) will/should fit the Wisner. I could be wrong, but I think Calumet discontinued the 6x12 version. I've seen a few on the used market recently. <p> Good luck, Sergio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted October 14, 1998 Share Posted October 14, 1998 I believe the Wisner has a graflock style back either as a standard feature or as a modification. In which case Al I recommend to you the Horseman is the best balance between costs (low end: calumet, high end: Sinar Vario.) it is also an excellent, professional tool.If Graflock is unavailible, You should go with the Sinar Vario or the "slide in" version of the Toyo. I have worked with a 6x7 sinar back. A very fine tool. As it should be for the cost. <p> Let me ask you a question: If this is a new camera, why a Wisner over a Canham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinesisphotogear Posted October 23, 1998 Share Posted October 23, 1998 Do NOT buy the Calumet 6x12 roll film back (new or used). It has been discontinued for a reason--poor design. My studio partner (a commerical shooter) had one and finally returned it because it eat (literally) his 120 film. It shredded the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_gaskill Posted December 6, 2000 Share Posted December 6, 2000 A professional photographer friend of mine had a Wisner and tried using the Calumet 6 X 12 roll film back and had significant problems with light leaks. They sent him another back and he still had the same problems. <p> Has anyone had a favorable experience with Horseman 6x12 backs or others Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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