what format is this?

[robert fallis]

I've got two film holders made by Kodak there marked 4 3/4 X 6 1/2 is this 5x7 format?and will 5x7 sheet film fit them, at the moment I'm using paper negs and just cutting the paper to fit.


bob

[Nick_3536]

If they're marked 4.75x6.5 then that's the format. 1/2 plate?

[Jim Galli]

Pretty sure that is half plate. Very common in UK but not so much here. Do you have the matching camera? You'd have to cut down 5X7 film.

[Ash]

That's definitely half plate. 5x7 paper and film will probably not fit them. The external diameter is usually the same as 5x7 holders, but the internal dimensions will probably be different.

[Rafael Garcia]

I had one mixed in a batch of 5x7 holders I bought. Guaranteed: you will not be able to load 5x7 in it and it will be frustratingly difficult to understand why until you turn the lights on.

[robert fallis]

Looks like it's half plate. I got them at a car boot. and made a camera to fit them using a russian 300mm lens , no shutter just f64.
thanks

bob

[Ash]

robert, are you in the UK?

[Rafael Garcia]

Looks like it's half plate. I got them at a car boot. and made a camera to fit them using a russian 300mm lens , no shutter just f64.
thanks

bob

The good news is that externally they are the same dimension as 5x7, so you can use your camera to shoot that format if you get 5x7 holders.

[Pete Watkins]

If you are in The U.K. Mr. Cad in Croydon sells half plate film and Retro might. Last I heard Mr.Cad had 25/50 & 100asa in stock. I use half plate 'cos I can't get enough 5x7 holders at sensible prices.
Pete.

[robert fallis]

yes I'm in england, and will have a look at Mr Cad and Retro, though I don't mind cutting the film, as I like to work in Ortho, I like aphs litho as its asa is around 5.

bob