9x12 cm filmholders

[robert_lyons]

hi

i am interested in using these w/ a 4x5 camera.it is my understanding

that they will fit and that it is film size not holder size that is

different from standard 4x5,is this correct? also, is this a common

filmsize in Europe? tha

[roberto_manderioli]

Hi,

I use to have two of them , they are externally equal to a normal 4x5

holder, what differs is the internal slot that houses the cut film.

I believe no one is using this film anymore, at least in Italy.

Bye

[bj_rn_nilsson]

9X12 is not uncommon, but most films can nowadays just as easily be

found in 4X5" format. In Sweden I'd say the spread in usage is 50-50.

(This depends on there being a lot of 9X12 filmholders still in use

in Europe.)<br>

And yes, the outside dimensions of 9X12 and 4X5 filmholders

respectively are the same.

[colin carron]

Robert,

 

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In the UK you would have a real problem finding 9x12 anywhere. It

would probably have to be a special order and no stockist I know of

carries it.

 

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I once had a couple of fidelity holders that looked like regular 4x5

double dark slides but inside had permanent 9x12 inserts.

[thilo_schmid]

Robert,

 

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9x12 is still a common size at least in Germany. Some films (e.g.

AGFA) are significantly cheaper here in 9x12cm than in 4x5", but not

all sorts are availiable in 9x12cm. The holder is esentially the same

with narrower guides at the three closed sides. I, personally, find

that the aspect ratio of 9x12cm has even a 'compositional edge' over

4x5". Check out your ground glass. Most do not have croppings for

9x12cm. Cut a passepartout for a simple workaround, which is usually

better than obeying the cropping marks during composition.

 

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Regards,

[jose_angel]

In Spain you can find either 4x5 or 9x12, but I think that is easier

to find 4x5 in all the film types. The 9x12 sheet film perhaps is

sold only for older cameras.