Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

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Originally Posted by cp_photo

I'll be mildly annoyed if I have to cut 1.5mm off the film because my hope was to avoid cutting the stuff down in general. Although aren't there metric 13x18cm film holders that have the same external dimensions as "normal" 5x7" holders, such as the ones by Fidelity that I have? Maybe I should buy a few of those if it is oversized.

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Originally Posted by Tin Can

7 X 17 X-Ray film has this problem also.

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I never had the problem with 7x17. I was always able to get correctly sized film from Z&Z. At the moment Iwould have to go to the film freezerinte garage to tell you which film it was.

Didn't I buy the Korona 7X17 from you? With one OE Korona 7X17 holder.

Can't remember. _______________Yes, I did as I just learned from thread research.

I now have three 7X17 holders.

But the X-Ray does not fit in one or two holders.

At the same time bought 2 'S&S' 7X17 holders I think those are Korona copies off eBay

Which doesn't matter to me as I just slice the X-Ray film to fit, but it's been a while...

I just got them out, they are loaded with film and I don't want to check anything.

I do remember I had this discussion before on this forum.

Old posts.

https://www.largeformatphotography.i...l=1#post126043

https://www.largeformatphotography.i...l=1#post144429

https://www.photo.net/discuss/thread...nsions.152758/

https://www.largeformatphotography.i...Dimensions-Fit

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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

I never had the problem with 7x17. I was always able to get correctly sized film from Z&Z. At the moment Iwould have to go to the film freezerinte garage to tell you which film it was.

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No, I sold the camera to another person on this forum. The three original holders worked well with the film, as did my S&S holders which were claimed by a friend.
What kind of cutter do you use to slice off small pieces of film? I'm tired of he razor blade.

I think you sold your friend's camera to me and later sold yours to somebody else.

I am often wrong!

I was Randy Moe, but changed my LFPF name for a number of reasons.

I now cut 14X17" Ektascan down with a dedicated Dahle cutter, Never use it for paper, only film.

Dahle 18e Vantage® Trimmer is affordable and has a very gentle automatic 'holder downer' feature made of flexible rubber/plastic. It also saves fingers.

I have a smaller one for smaller format.

It's not perfect and does sometimes pull a little, but it's far better than my 24" Rota Trim at cutting film.


Here is the German Co. https://www.dahle.com/products/trimm...otines/18e.php

I bought mine on Amazon some years ago, note the price. https://www.amazon.com/Dahle-Automat...gateway&sr=8-3

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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

No, I sold the camera to another person on this forum. The three original holders worked well with the film, as did my S&S holders which were claimed by a friend.
What kind of cutter do you use to slice off small pieces of film? I'm tired of he razor blade.

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Yes,I sold it to you.I didn't recognize the name change.

I won't receive the so-called 5x7 film until next week (it is being shipped from a warehouse in New Hampshire?!?) but I went ahead and bought a few NOS 13x18cm Lisco holders that should allow me to make good use of it if it is indeed larger than standard 5x7 film. I can also use them for cutting down my remaining stock of 8x10 to fit.

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Originally Posted by Tin Can

https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1376140

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Originally Posted by Tin Can

I think you sold your friend's camera to me and later sold yours to somebody else.

I am often wrong!

I was Randy Moe, but changed my LFPF name for a number of reasons.

I now cut 14X17" Ektascan down with a dedicated Dahle cutter, Never use it for paper, only film.

Dahle 18e Vantage® Trimmer is affordable and has a very gentle automatic 'holder downer' feature made of flexible rubber/plastic. It also saves fingers.

I have a smaller one for smaller format.

It's not perfect and does sometimes pull a little, but it's far better than my 24" Rota Trim at cutting film.


Here is the German Co. https://www.dahle.com/products/trimm...otines/18e.php

I bought mine on Amazon some years ago, note the price. https://www.amazon.com/Dahle-Automat...gateway&sr=8-3

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+1 for this cutter. Often listed used on fleaBay for a substantial discount.

I received my 100 sheet box of "5x7" film today, and sure enough it is explicitly marked as 13x18cm on the box.

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Originally Posted by seezee

+1 for this cutter. Often listed used on fleaBay for a substantial discount.

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13x18cm holders aren't that difficult to find (especially in Europe, of course)!