Film holders hair too small for 13x18 - 5x7

[mooresean68]

Hi All,

I recently picked up some Tasma Foto-64 that is 13x18cm and in actuality, the width is 128mm which is just a hair larger than the 5x7 film holders I have, so I'm wondering
if there are any holder brands out there that are just a smidge larger that would fit this size? If not, any suggestions on potentially trimming the film?

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Thanks, appreciate the help and knowledge!

-Sean

[Kiwi7475]

I can’t speak to the holders but you can just use a small rotary paper trimmer inside a dark bag/tent (assuming you don’t have access to to darkroom).

Just set it and secure it so that it trims off the few mm m’s you need, and get the box done in one go, one sheet at a time. Wear gloves. Simple. I use this to cut 8x10 sheets into two 4x10’s all the time, and that’s far more cumbersome due to the larger size.

[Oren Grad]

See this discussion on 5x7 inch vs 13x18 cm film holders:

https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?52542-5x7-and-13x18-film-holders-same-dimensions

[Tin Can]

That's a good link Oren as it adds 4.75 X 6.5 inch film to the oddness

This 3rd size MAY also use DDS holders that fit 5X7 externally. I have some

Hopefully Ilford offers this custom cut film, this year as it has been a value


See this discussion on 5x7 inch vs 13x18 cm film holders:

https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?52542-5x7-and-13x18-film-holders-same-dimensions

[mooresean68]

Thanks all appreciate the knowledge! Oren great link thank you! Just what I couldn't find in my searching :)


-Sean

[maltfalc]

cut a shallow, narrow groove across a block of wood and screw an exacto blade across the groove at an angle. run the edge of the film down the groove.