Oh Readyload, why have you deserted us?

[richardman]

After playing with the Shenhao 617 for a few months, I am finally thinking about moving to real LF and get a 4x5.

Then I found out about the wonder of Readyload, and that it's no longer available :-(

So there's no alternatives?

[gary mulder]

You can assume there is no profit in making and selling Readyloads

[Daniel Stone]

don't fear Richard, most of us have been slogging around with standard 4x5 and 8x10 holders for years, it isn't THAT hard

I've found that every once in a while, taking the vacuum cleaner to my holders aids in reducing(not eliminating, but certainly helping) the amount of dust on my film during exposure.

Giving a vacuuming out of the bellows once in a while also helps in reducing dust, especially if you shoot outside in dry dusty conditions.

-Dan

[amac212]

I did love them so, but I'm not sure why? Surely they were more expensive and also they were a pain to "unload" (for those of us to develop their e6 or c41). Have you considered a grafmatic sheet holder / back that allows you to load 6 sheets? I actually like them better.

[Keith Tapscott.]

After playing with the Shenhao 617 for a few months, I am finally thinking about moving to real LF and get a 4x5.

Then I found out about the wonder of Readyload, and that it's no longer available :-(

So there's no alternatives?

The Kodak Readyload film sheets were done by Polaroid under license, but they ceased trading, so not Kodak's fault to be fair.

Fuji do (or did?) an equivalent called Quickloads.

[Marc B.]

There were enticing stirrings of a new sleeve/envelope product three (3) years ago.
Not much new from Joanna Carter since!

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...laroid-Holders

[BrianShaw]

Loading holders is a simple art; If I could learn it anyone can learn it. Really.

[George Hart]

Loading holders is a simple art; If I could learn it anyone can learn it. Really.

I agree. It's easier than loading roll film on to Hewes spirals.

[Jon Shiu]

One problem with the Readyloads when it is windy is that it can flap around during the exposure.

Jon

[Teodor Oprean]

I got into large format after Readyloads and Quickloads were discontinued, so I have never used one to know of their convenience first hand. I have only read about them, but from a user's perspective these holders actually merited discontinuation because the film is not held flat enough. Most users have reported better film flatness with Grafmatics and standard film holders.