Norma 5x7 and 8x10 Dimensions

[Jerry Bodine]

Oops! You didn't misunderstand. I was going from my poor memory that the Sinar manual showed only the 4x5 folded, so I didn't check it. I was trying to figure out the best way to fold the 5x7; obviously Sinar already had it worked out. Detaching the bellows from the front standard put me on the wrong path right away. Thanks for reminding me about the manual. Please disregard my messed up post.

[asf]

Ah, ok, confusion cleared!

You have been so helpful with your input I didn't want to question you

So to be clear:

18" rail with clamp attached
Leave bellows on front standard, detach from rear standard
Fold back front standard, bellows to rail
Maybe raise rear standard 1cm or 1/2"
Fold down rear standard on top of front

[Jerry Bodine]

Finally we got it right, sorry for my confusion. You can lay this folded version in a bag either with or without the rail clamp installed. More stable to rest it upside down on its rear standard, but also wise in this case to put a groundglass protector in place. I went to a local plastics supplier (west coast only) and had them make up a flat custom-dimensioned sheet of clear polycarbonate, 1/8" thick, that I insert on the rear standard; it's nearly indestructible and doesn't matter if it gets beat up. They cut it while I waited and was not expensive.

[asf]

Was thinking to cut some semi rigid plastic to the dimensions of the bellows from and use the clips on the gg frame to hold it in, sounds same as what you've done

[Jerry Bodine]

I used a vernier to measure precisely the width and height of the cavity on the rear side of the gg where I'd put the plastic (not bellows dimensions, but close to same). That would leave a comfortable space between plastic and gg. Held it in place with the sliding clip that secures accessories behind the gg. BTW, upon checking my receipts for the plastic, the 1/8" protector thickness was for the 4x5; I used 3/16" for the 5x7 & 8x10.

[asf]

Would you be willing to share those measurements?

I have several sheets here I could have cut down

[Jerry Bodine]

Here are the dimensions I had the plastic cut to; I didn't retain the dimensions of the cavities.

4x5: 4-5/8 x 5-3/8 x 1/8" (the 4-5/8 could've been 4-11/16 for a little less free-play)
5x7: 5-5/8 x 8.0 x 3/16"
8x10: 8-5/8 x 10-3/4 x 3/16"

[asf]

Great info, thank you