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In a previous thread there seemed to be some interest in how photographers can make/bind their photographs/prints into books or albums.

As well as photography, I come from a bookbinding background...

I have an 8x10 film holder with cracks on both slides. Is there any way to fix them?

One has a long (2") crack that starts at the edge and goes towards the center. The other cracks are like those...

Thanks for all the great information and tips!

Doremus, I would love to see a photo of how you notch your holders.

Thanks All!

Looks like the consensus is to have just a few loaded and ready.

I am new to 4x5 and am getting ready to load up and shoot my first film in my "new to me" camera. I have 15 holders...

I finally have a nice collection of 4x5 film holders and am wondering do you load all your holders with film just in case or on an as needed basis?

Thanks

Andrew,

It didn't occur to me that I could replace the whole front board until you mentioned it. I was thinking I would have to get a Linhof board.

I can get a front board with a smooth back...

Emmanuel,

Thanks for your reply and information about my camera. I knew it was older but didn't know what model it was.

I measured the distance between the centering pins and it is 171mm.
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I recently purchased an older model Arca Swiss 8x10 camera. This reducing board came with it. Does anyone know what model 4x5 back assembly will work with it?

Thanks

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Thanks everyone. Lots of great ideas for mounting the lens to the Linhof board.

The flange is not too big for the board. The issue with mounting the lens is that the holes on the flange for...

Thank you All for the great suggestions.

I was going to go with Ian and Peters advice of buying a pre made board but the width of the flange is 84mm so that wouldn't work. Since the flange can be...

Thanks Jim. I'll give that a try.

Would I be correct in assuming I would need to use small bolts in lieu of screws to hold the lens on?

Jackie

Hi All,

I have a 19" Goerz Artar lens (see pic) that I'd like to mount for use on an older model 8x10 Arca Swiss monorail camera. The lens board holder that I have uses Linhof style metal boards....

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. It's nice to see some fellow Virginians.

Peter...they like to call it Virginia MOCA. :) I have been working on them over the years to get more photography...

I just wanted to say "Hi". I've been lurking around for a few weeks reading posts and enjoying looking at some of the amazing cameras, lenses and photographs that members have shared.

I have been...