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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Yes; it was on a 4x5 Wisner base with new back & bellows. Reversible for portrait & landscape.

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    I had one of those Wisner 6x10 cameras back around 2009. Had Alan Brubaker make six brand new walnut holders for it, then sold it, lock, stock and barrel to an infamous Ebay personality. Still kick myself for that one. Never even got to use those nice new holders. But whatever... Neat format. Just like a baby 12x20, but without quite all the grief of the big camera. And lenses are plentiful since the coverage requirement is less than 8x10.

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Jim,
    How about a pic or two of the camera?

    Seems like 6x10 would be a natural for a reducing back on 8x10 as well....

    Format looks great--have fun!

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Roberts View Post
    Seems like 6x10 would be a natural for a reducing back on 8x10 as well....
    Why not just crop? An inch off either side is no big deal.
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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Right. For those of us w/o 6x10 holders, I agree. But if you've made the investment in 6x10 holders, or want to....

    I quite like the 3:5 ratio. I use 5x8 splitters on 8x10 for that reason.

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Jim, what cut(s) are you making to fit film to the holders? When I had the Rittreck with the "6x10" back and holders, I found that the holders were just enough smaller in both dimensions that I couldn't get away with a single cut from 8x10 film - I needed to trim the 10" dimension slightly as well, or the film wouldn't fit the holders.

    That aside, the proportions are lovely. 7x11 gets you there too, more or less.

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Roberts View Post
    Jim,
    How about a pic or two of the camera?

    Seems like 6x10 would be a natural for a reducing back on 8x10 as well....

    Format looks great--have fun!
    Thanks. I'll do this on Friday when I get back home.

    Quote Originally Posted by Oren Grad View Post
    Jim, what cut(s) are you making to fit film to the holders? When I had the Rittreck with the "6x10" back and holders, I found that the holders were just enough smaller in both dimensions that I couldn't get away with a single cut from 8x10 film - I needed to trim the 10" dimension slightly as well, or the film wouldn't fit the holders.

    That aside, the proportions are lovely. 7x11 gets you there too, more or less.
    Well the draw for me was that I have long rolls of 10" Efke 100, so zero waste. I just roll out 6" and chop. But you're right, the 10" side needs a micro chop, which I didn't do. I just mashed the ends closed.

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    Re: 6X10 Format

    I really like the 6x10 format
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    Re: 6X10 Format

    I have the same Rittreck 6x10 outfit..
    Been out of photography for awhile now..
    Maybe take it for a spin soon..

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