Have you tried a Grafmatic? The couple I have hold the film quite securely.
Have you tried a Grafmatic? The couple I have hold the film quite securely.
Last edited by Bill McMannis; 12-Oct-2011 at 06:21. Reason: typo
Bill McMannis
Thanks vinny for the suggestion. Looks like a good ready-made version of what I've been using. Drew, this sounds a good idea. What tool do you use to cut the fins ?
I just use a good stiff sharp blade on a utility knife, with a 12-inch steel straightedge.
The plastic fins on a typical Lisco or Fidelity holder will trim right off. Nothing to it. Then I check for any leftovers burrs or sharp edges which need a bit of further trimming or sanding. It obviously helps to practice first with a beat-up older holder.
Ever since switching from readyload holders to Toyo cut film holders (4x5) I have never had a problem with film shift during long or multiple exposures where the 2d exposure is taken 1 to 2 hours later. I haven't tried such exposures with 8x10 yet but my 8x10 holders are Fidelity Elite and they don't hold the film as snuggly as the Toyo 4x5's do.
Thomas
I've posted the results here - two good i.e. film didn't move, but the third displays all of the problems of moving film
Try using polaroid film 8x10" I know is held in tight
I would agree with the mention of a Grafmatic above. They hold the film very securely along three sides if adjusted accordingly.
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