Wet/dry plate holders for 4x5

[jpheneger]

I'm looking to get into wet/dry plates on my 4x5, does anyone have recommendations for pre-made holders? I've found a few sites that show how to convert one, but I'd rather not experiment with the few holders I already have... :)

[Two23]

Chamonix makes one for wet plate, and it should also work for dry.


Kent in SD

[paulbarden]

Chamonix is a well-designed plate holder - easy to use, a pleasure to handle, and it does the job beautifully. It could be used for film as well, if need be.

[ghostcount]

Chamonix are well made and light - (I've got the 5x7 and 8x10). However, note that they are film sized so cut your plates accordingly.

If only needing 4x5 I highly recommend getting a Graflex 1234 holder - it is cheap (~$20). If you don't want to go through the modification shown below, grab one of Andrew's adapters.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?143476-Designed-a-3D-Printed-Plate-Adapter-for-Graflex-1234-Pack-Film-Holder&highlight=graflex+1234


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7k7GOVdBYw

[cp_photo]

A follow up question, as I am planning to get a Chamonix 4x5 plate holder to try out dry plates: is such a plate holder a good option for paper negatives as well? I have trouble getting paper to properly load into my Fidelity 4x5 holders, because of the thickness of the paper (not the dimensions of the sheet of paper).

[jpheneger]

Oof - the Chamonix holders are expensive!!! They're beautiful, but expensive! I got two Graflex 1234 holders and will modify them to hold plates. Thanks @ghostcount for the video!

[russo turisto]

Could you recommend me a convenient and reliable dry plate holder for Sinar 4x5?
Glass size: 127x102x1.8mm.
No experience of shooting on glass.

[Alan9940]

Have you looked at Jason's dry plate holder? See https://www.pictoriographica.com/store/p16/chromagraphica.html

[russo turisto]

Have you looked at Jason's dry plate holder? See https://www.pictoriographica.com/store/p16/chromagraphica.html

Yes, I have not seen these holders personally, but so far the plastic of the 3D printer stops.

[grat]

Yes, I have not seen these holders personally, but so far the plastic of the 3D printer stops.

Why? Well printed plastic is just as durable as a fidelity holder. Possibly more so.

[Tin Can]

russo turisto this is the cheapest, easiest and definitely good enough way to modify a really cheap ALL METAL holder, most of us have them just sitting in storage

The video complicates things a bit, but you will quickly see how easy it is to modify with stuff you already have

Your problem which I do know from PM is the exact size of the Russian Plates you want to use, which OP does specify

Find that worthless film pack holder with a good dark slide and DIY

Good fortune!




Chamonix are well made and light - (I've got the 5x7 and 8x10). However, note that they are film sized so cut your plates accordingly.

If only needing 4x5 I highly recommend getting a Graflex 1234 holder - it is cheap (~$20). If you don't want to go through the modification shown below, grab one of Andrew's adapters.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?143476-Designed-a-3D-Printed-Plate-Adapter-for-Graflex-1234-Pack-Film-Holder&highlight=graflex+1234


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7k7GOVdBYw

[Nodda Duma]

Yes, I have not seen these holders personally, but so far the plastic of the 3D printer stops.

The ChromaGraphica double dry plate holders are NOT 3D printed. They are modern, injection molded assemblies, designed by photographers who are also engineering professionals.

Will fit 4” x 5” glass dry plates, and film with a film sheath adapter.

However, they are made for dry plate and film only. There is a wet plate holder available from Chroma Camera. It is *not* 3D printed, either, but is built on demand.

[Alan9940]

Yes, I have not seen these holders personally, but so far the plastic of the 3D printer stops.

Jason's dry plate holders are not 3D printed. I have a 4x5 and 8x10 holder and have been very pleased with the product. Highly recommended!

[Tin Can]

This morning I see a big increase in ebay Plate holders of many sizes

Seems like our biggest lurkers are watching