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Iga
28-Apr-2012, 01:12
Hi all !
Anybody out there who uses Rittreck whole plate film holders ?
These have pressure plate, some kind of Linhof thing, so film loading is a torture...
So, if you know how to do it right, not The Treeman ( YouTube ) style, your help is very very welcome !
Thanks in advance,
Igor.

Chauncey Walden
28-Apr-2012, 07:58
My Rittreck whole plate film holders are just like any normal film holders. The loading flap is a little stiff.

Oren Grad
28-Apr-2012, 09:20
I think this is a hallmark of Tachihara-made holders - the plate on which the film sits exerts some pressure against the rails. This was true of the 11x14 Tachihara holders I used to have, and also to a slightly lesser extent of the Tachihara Hope WP and 6x10 holders I still have for my Rittreck. The end flaps are pretty stiff too, so it's a bit of a nuisance to load these holders. Afraid I don't have any magic technique to make it easier. It would help a lot if I could grow a third hand.

Iga
28-Apr-2012, 14:29
Thanks guys ! Oren, my holders say Rittreck Hope, so may be they are Tachihara made...
Chauncey, could you please e-mail me pictures of your holders ?
Thanks,
Igor.