Opinions on new Chinese 4x10 sheet holders?

[John Schneider]

There are some 4x10 plastic sheet holders listed on that auction site from a Chinese seller (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120122335909&rd=1&rd=1) but of Hong Kong manufacture. At about $85 apiece with shipping they could be a good deal if not a steal, that is if the quality and function are decent. Does anyone have any background info on or experience with these sheet holders?

[Jim Noel]

since there are at least two different sizes of 4x10 holders in is necessary to make that determination.

[Kirk Fry]

John,

I have purchased several of these holders. I have not used them yet as I am still in camera construction phase but only after careful examination can you tell they are not identical to the Canham holder I bought. I got 2 ea for $90 at auction. There must be someone making them over there. The single Canham holder I bought cost $120 plus shipping. Kieth was having trouble getting parts for construction. They conform to the 8x10 dimensions except they are 4X10. (Not the Weisner standard for X-ray holders). So far so good, now I have use them to see if they leak. My guess is that they will be fine. It would be nice to have someone still making film holders.

K

[Sal Santamaura]

...It would be nice to have someone still making film holders...Fotoman is. Currently 8x10 and 4x10:

http://www.fotomancamera.com/accessories_list.asp#250

Soon to add 5x7 and 6 1/2 x 8 1/2.