Wet Plate holder from Dry Plate holder?

**tumbleweedphoto** · 20-Dec-2012, 22:32

I'm brand new to wet plate and need a 5x7 holder. Can I use a dry plate holder? I've seen a few on the 'bay for around $40 or would I be better off modifying a film holder? BTW I'm shooting with a Eastman Kodak 2D, if that matters. Thanks for the help.

**C. D. Keth** · 20-Dec-2012, 23:39

Yeah, you can use a dryplate holder.

**tumbleweedphoto** · 21-Dec-2012, 01:20

Great! Thank you for the response. Hopefully, if all goes well, I'll be posting my results here soon!

**jodyake** · 21-Dec-2012, 19:02

look here
http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/WPC/wpc.html
a converted holder is a great way to start but a true wet plate holder is great to work with.

**tumbleweedphoto** · 22-Dec-2012, 02:06

Wow! Thanks for the resource. Seeing as so many people use converted holders I'm guessing true wet plate holders aren't easy to come by. Where would I go about finding one? And if so does it need to be specific for my camera?

Thanks again for the help.

**jodyake** · 22-Dec-2012, 02:44

i make new wet plate holders. you can see them here. I am out of stock right now but should have more in a few weeks. I dont have an 5x7 but I am working on one now.http://incameraindustries.com/