Randy, no I haven't tried the ss film yet. I have over 700 sheets of the double sided stuff to shoot in 3 different sizes! So much film and so little time. Oh, BTW the 700 sheets is just x-ray film!
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Randy, no I haven't tried the ss film yet. I have over 700 sheets of the double sided stuff to shoot in 3 different sizes! So much film and so little time. Oh, BTW the 700 sheets is just x-ray film!
You are quite welcome Randy. I didn't know that you are also looking for some recipe too .
I have 300 sheets and I have only just begun...
Today I am going to buy a new chest freezer.
I see TT buys only enough for 2 years, so he does not need to preserve it.
But I am sure we all are worried about the demise of X-Ray film...
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Originally Posted by Jim Fitzgerald
Is anyone using 5x7 x-ray film? If you are does it fit your regular 5x7 holders?
I just received a box of 5x7 today and the film is just a tiny bit too large to fit properly in my holder (this is for a thus far infrequently used pinhole camera, so yes, I only have one holder!). The holder is a older Lisco one and I am wondering if this just happens to be an example with a tighter fit.
Does anyone have any experience to suggest I should just take a chance and purchase another 5x7 holder, or if I need a 13x18cm holder. My only local source has no holder of these sizes, otherwise I'd check it out firsthand. Thanks.
8x10 an 11X14 X RAY film is 1/16 shorter than nominal in both directions and fits regular holders.
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Measure your film and see if it is 1/16 short, but I doubt it.
It's most likely not your holders, but the film.
Very carefully and gently cut it to fit. Under red light.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Thomas Cierzo
I used some digital calipers and the film is dead on at 5x7.
I have used Fuji 8x10 and it fit fine in my 8x10 holders. The 5x7 is rebranded Agfa I believe.
I guess I can either trim it every time I load it or hunt for a 13x18 holder.
Since 5x7 inches is 12.7cm x 17.78, a 13x18 holder would work, right? Or are they slightly smaller too?
I don't know anything about the actual size of 13X18.
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Originally Posted by Thomas Cierzo
I'm using 5x7 an it fits perfectly; only suggestion would be to purchase a newer holder.
I just got in some 8x10 blue-sensitive to cut down to 4x5 and whole plate. Can I just use scissors to cut it? I have a rotary- you're trimmer that I use to cut paper but I am scared that the pressure exerted by the trimmer to hold the film in place will scratch it. Also, any tools on losing threes film? Besides, of course, not dragging it along the flap :)
Could you please tell us which film you are using and the exact dimensions?
I would love to find X RAY 5X7 that fits regular holders.
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Originally Posted by Ron Stowell