What film holders to look for?

[BetterSense]

I just got a 4x5 camera but I don't have any film holders, so I'm starting to keep an eye out online for mostly used film holders. Is there a difference in brand or is a film holder pretty much a film holder?

[Richard K.]

.....or is a film holder pretty much a film holder?

Yes.

As long as the dark slides and the taped ends are good and there's no cracks or light leaks...

[memorris]

In my experience, Toyo is the best brand. They hold the tolerances better than any other brand I have used.

[Mike1234]

I have TONS of 4x5 holders I can sell... various makes/models/vintage. Frankly, as long as you buy good ones it really doesn't matter much, IMHO, other than how much you pay.

PM if interested. Of course, APUG gets its share.

[Diane Maher]

Me too. Well, maybe not tons, but about a dozen.

[Mike1234]

I haven't counted but I'll bet I have well over a hundred scattered in storage. I'll sell for well under market value just to get some out of my way. The more you buy the cheaper they get.

[Sal Santamaura]

...PM if interested. Of course, APUG gets its share.

Why? This forum is not affiliated with APUG.

[Jim Rice]

Do avoid the tiltalls like the plague.

[Mike1234]

Why? This forum is not affiliated with APUG.

Woops... been bouncing back and forth between forums.

[Mike1234]

Why don't more people opt for wooden holders? They don't suffer from dust attracting static electricity and they weigh far less.