I looked through the archives, and I din't come across anything that answered my question sufficiently. Anyway, my question is in regards to the various makes/models of 8x10 film holders, both current and past. Of those holders available either new or used through sources like eBay, which do 8x10 shooters on this forum prefer? Two of my four holders recently developed light trap problems and I'm weighing the options for replacements. I currently have one new-ish plastic Lisco, one Graphic, and two Kodak (which have the light trap problems). Of those, I like the Lisco least- seems to be less substantial in terms of general build and the darkslide seems a lot flimsier. The Graphic is easiest to service and I think the Kodak holders are lightest, but I'm not sure about buying more Kodak holders given my current problem. It seems that the options for used holders are generally Graphic, Kodak, and Lisco/Fidelity/Riteway and the options for new holders are Lisco/Fidelity/Riteway, Lotus, AWB, and Toyo. Did I miss any? Given that I plan on shooting 8x10 as long as I can still get film (which I'm hoping should be well through the next 60 years or so), I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better economy in the long run to shell out more cash for Lotus, AWB, or Toyo holders. The new plastic holders don't exactly inspire confidence, and I want something that will last. Any thoughts on the subject would be duly appreciated.
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