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rhq8191
31-Jan-2009, 11:42
I have only 5x7 film holder, but I found 13x18 films in EU are very cheap.

So I wonder If I can cut down 13x18 film for using 5x7 holder.

13x18 holder is really hard to find and so much expensive than 5x7 holder.

Peter K
31-Jan-2009, 12:22
It's the other way around in EU to find 5x7" holders. So look for 13x18 holders here. It's much easier as to cut films.

Pete Watkins
1-Feb-2009, 02:14
The other compramise is half plate. 6 1/2x4 3/4 inches. The film's not that easy to find but modern film holders are cheap and plentiful and 5x7 film can be cut down. 5x7 film holders are a complete nightmare to find in the U.K. I've got a couple of 13x18 holders but they're on the thick side, they don't fit my B&J 5x7 so I'm hoping that they'll fit the Agfa Ansco thats on its way.
Best wishes,
Pete

Michael Graves
1-Feb-2009, 06:39
I just received 200 sheets of 13x18 Foma 100 from Freestyle at $69.00 per 50-sheet box. Had I had sufficient coin, I could have ordered Efke 100 at $59.00 per box, but there was a minimum order of 10 boxes. Foma had no minimum.

rhq8191
6-Feb-2009, 10:24
Thank you.

13x18 black and white films are cheaper than 5x7 film.
So I am condisering about using 13x18 films.

So Do I need to buy 13x18 holder, right?
But where can I buy?...If you know, please tell me.


And how about 13x18 color negative?
I can't find color negative either 13x18 and 5x7.

Bjorn Nilsson
6-Feb-2009, 11:20
First, where do you live? That have a lot to do with shipping costs etc.
Now, in the EU, you have among others http://www.fotoimpex.de where you can find Foma and Adox CHS (rebranded Efke) in 5x7" and/or 13x18cm. They also have Ilford FP4 in both these sizes.
Another company (also in Germany) is http://wephota.de where you can find most of their b/w film in both the sizes you are looking for.
Color neg is more scarce, but is should be available somewhere. (I recon someone knows where to find it.)

//Björn