Making Filmholder

[1750Shooter]

I just bought a Linhof Technika 5x7 (I think it's a III) that takes single-sided filmholders. Any ideas on how to make some since nobody seems to know where I can get a few. The camera is in beautiful condition for being 70+ years old. Thanks for any help.

[RichardRitter]

Try a regular double sided 5 x 7 film holders in the camera they should work.

[1750Shooter]

Thanks, but tried them & camera has a thin, L- shaped channel the filmholders slide into. The larger opening is about 1/2" narrower than a standard filmholder. I tried milling a rabbit into a standard one, but it fell apart. Apparently I was taking too much off.

[E. von Hoegh]

Looks like you have a 13x18, rather than a 5x7. If it's over 70 years of age, it's pre WWII. Linhof made single sided holders for these, there may be others which fit.

[Tin Can]

Look at eBay some guys are adapting a wood GG frame to those cameras, some nicely done.

I have the same camera, but mine came as a DDS model.

Good luck.



Thanks, but tried them & camera has a thin, L- shaped channel the filmholders slide into. The larger opening is about 1/2" narrower than a standard filmholder. I tried milling a rabbit into a standard one, but it fell apart. Apparently I was taking too much off.

[Steven Tribe]

There is a previous thread on these single holders are their "availability!".
The same system was used for 9x12 and 13x18cm holders.
13x18cm holders have become even more difficult to get on ebay.de than 9x12.

[Tin Can]

My newly aquired Zeiss Trona 1/4 plate also uses 'sliders', but I got a complete kit, all like new from 1926. Holders, filters, add-on front optics, perfect leather case, flash powder kit, et al. I jumped on it when the entire kit showed up on APUG.

Sometimes people separate the cameras from the necessary accessories. I have learned to be wary of that. I once bought a mint 5X7 B&J studio, each piece separately from the same seller. I was really angry when I realized his greed had caused bellows damage to an unused camera.

Live and learn.


There is a previous thread on these single holders are their "availability!".
The same system was used for 9x12 and 13x18cm holders.
13x18cm holders have become even more difficult to get on ebay.de than 9x12.

[IanG]

My newly aquired Zeiss Trona 1/4 plate also uses 'sliders', but I got a complete kit, all like new from 1926. Holders, filters, add-on front optics, perfect leather case, flash powder kit, et al. I jumped on it when the entire kit showed up on APUG.

Sometimes people separate the cameras from the necessary accessories. I have learned to be wary of that. I once bought a mint 5X7 B&J studio, each piece separately from the same seller. I was really angry when I realized his greed had caused bellows damage to an unused camera.

Live and learn.


Is it a Quarter plate, or a 9x12 that takes Quarter plate holders ? The reason for asking is 9x12 film is readily available, holders are quite plenyiful as well.

Ian

[Tin Can]

The 3 ICA holders are embossed 760/14. They fit the camera.

The holders hold some old Kodak Anti-Halo plates I bought on eBay. There is a thread here on LFF of my shooting one of those plates. I will be shooting the rest of the box soon.

The ICA holders came with Kodak Cut Film Sheath 3-1/4 X 4-1/4 inside the holders.

I have Kodak Cut Film Sheath 9 X 12 cm. right in my hand. They are way too big.

The camera came with a user manual, that does not include this exact model.

I think this is a USA import model.

You can find the sale on APUG.

If you know anything about the camera, I would love to have any info you care to share.

If you want to know more, simply ask.

It is a very nice camera, in design, manufacture and condition.

Thanks for asking!



Is it a Quarter plate, or a 9x12 that takes Quarter plate holders ? The reason for asking is 9x12 film is readily available, holders are quite plenyiful as well.

Ian

[IanG]

I think this is a USA import model.

If you know anything about the camera, I would love to have any info you care to share. . . . . . . . . . . .

If you want to know more, simply ask.

It is a very nice camera, in design, manufacture and condition.

Thanks for asking!

I have the Zeiss advert for the Tronar in front of me in the 1928 BJPA, I don't think it's in the 1927 adverts, there's 2 models in the UK - 3½x2½" and Quarter plate like yours - the model number is 212. I'll scan the advert(s) for you if you want.

Thanks to a tip off my a member here I picked up a box of new quarter plate film adapters for my quarter plate cameras (I have a few wood & brass, reflex, and a Contessa Nettel). In a second box were some 9x12 to Quarter plate Zeis adapters and a few more quarter plate.

Ian

[Tin Can]

I would love a scan of that ad.

The funny thing is, those old plates I bought are 1/32" too long to fit Graflex 3-1/4 X 4-1/4 plate holders.

I really don't know anything about glass plates and sizes. This camera is my first usage of plates.

If I had money, I would buy the Agfa 5x7 NOS recent manufacture glass plates available on eBay, to use on my Premo Senor.




I have the Zeiss advert for the Tronar in front of me in the 1928 BJPA, I don't think it's in the 1927 adverts, there's 2 models in the UK - 3½x2½" and Quarter plate like yours - the model number is 212. I'll scan the advert(s) for you if you want.

Thanks to a tip off my a member here I picked up a box of new quarter plate film adapters for my quarter plate cameras (I have a few wood & brass, reflex, and a Contessa Nettel). In a second box were some 9x12 to Quarter plate Zeis adapters and a few more quarter plate.

Ian

[Louis Pacilla]

I just bought a Linhof Technika 5x7 (I think it's a III) that takes single-sided filmholders. Any ideas on how to make some since nobody seems to know where I can get a few. The camera is in beautiful condition for being 70+ years old. Thanks for any help.


Here ya go. I see a bidding war a brewing.

This is certainly not my auction and I have NO connection with them but saw this while casually scrolling through eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261206439449

[Tin Can]

Another lying seller, that 'forgot' to show the insides, and most importantly the felt.

I don't need or want them, but I will watch.



Here ya go. I see a bidding war a brewing.

This is certainly not my auction and I have NO connection with them but saw this while casually scrolling through eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261206439449

[Tin Can]

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I have the Zeiss advert for the Tronar in front of me in the 1928 BJPA, I don't think it's in the 1927 adverts, there's 2 models in the UK - 3½x2½" and Quarter plate like yours - the model number is 212. I'll scan the advert(s) for you if you want.

Thanks to a tip off my a member here I picked up a box of new quarter plate film adapters for my quarter plate cameras (I have a few wood & brass, reflex, and a Contessa Nettel). In a second box were some 9x12 to Quarter plate Zeis adapters and a few more quarter plate.

Ian

[Louis Pacilla]

Another lying seller, that 'forgot' to show the insides, and most importantly the felt.

I don't need or want them, but I will watch.

Hey Randy Moe

I was trying to give the OP the heads up on the holders.

I have no opinion on the condition of the holders but at $3.33 for five holders at present. It seems like it could be a relatively inexpensive way for the OP to get shooting w/ his 13x18 Linhof. I would think replacing the felt is very doable.

[Tin Can]

I don't trust sellers that hide, by omission. They are allowed 12 pic per listing...

Also UK eBay buyers are very different than US ones.

US bids early and UK bids late.

Would you buy them without better pictures?

As a heads up, I would not recommend posting auction deals in the open, kinda makes it hard to get a deal, or good price.

There are many lurkers here, just waiting to pounce. I know.





Hey Randy Moe

I was trying to give the OP the heads up on the holders.

I have no opinion on the condition of the holders but at $3.33 for five holders at present. It seems like it could be a relatively inexpensive way for the OP to get shooting w/ his 13x18 Linhof. I would think replacing the felt is very doable.

[IanG]

I'd buy based on those photos, these holders seem to clean up very easily (all sizes) and in all honest a picture of the felt doesn't show if it's beginning to disintegrate shedding fibres as the sheath part of the dark-slide is opened/closed.

Best place to look is ebay.de not all sales map across to ebay.com or ebay.co.uk despite ebay being running a singlse database (login & password are the same for each portal).

Ian

[1750Shooter]

Thanks so much! Now I know what they look like. Maybe I'll try to get them, at lease I'll have a base to start from. Thanks again!

[1750Shooter]

Well, I bought them! Now, at least, I'll have something to work off of. Thanks everyone for your help.

[Louis Pacilla]

Well, I bought them! Now, at least, I'll have something to work off of. Thanks everyone for your help.

Glad it worked out for you. keep us up to speed on the progress.

[Tin Can]

You got a good deal!

We hope!



Well, I bought them! Now, at least, I'll have something to work off of. Thanks everyone for your help.

[1750Shooter]

Found some HP5+ 13x18 in a German site at a good price & bought a box. Now I'll just have to wait for it & take some shots. I'll keep everyone posted! Thanks for all the help.

[Tin Can]

You will like your camera, now that you can shoot it.

It is much lighter than a newer Linhof. I use mine far more often than any 8X10 or 4X5.

It's a great size!



Found some HP5+ 13x18 in a German site at a good price & bought a box. Now I'll just have to wait for it & take some shots. I'll keep everyone posted! Thanks for all the help.