Hello all, have a Seneca/National 8x10 that came with Kodak wood film holders. First time I've ever worked with wooden holders, and these are a very tight fit in the camera's back. When initially inserted, the holder only goes in half way, then I have to lift the opposite side of the back to get it all the way in. Needless to say, getting it out is no easier. Any suggestions (aside from purchasing modern film holders) on how to fix this? Thanks in advance, have a great weekend.
A light coat of min-wax or butchers wax and buff.... along both sides and edges.
Use paraffin (candle wax) on the glides of the camera -- not the film holders. Make sure that any extra wax is rubbed off so you don't get it on the film.
Mark Woods
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Cinematography Mentor at the American Film Institute
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Works wonders on slides too...
Will do, thanks everyone.
From the description the Seneca/National 8/10 and Kodak wood film holders are probably from the same era and worked well together when newer.
Just a hunch, but 0000 (or coarser) steel wool on might clean-up the camera and holder surfaces. If still tight, then a light waxing (buffed-out) can make for an easier insertion with no residue. Pencil or graphite can work, but never stays in one place.
Just a thought, good luck and have a good weekend
Steve
Thanks Steve, will try that first.
Originally Posted by lfpf
While not a chemist, steel wool alternatives are copper wool, bronze wool and possibly aluminum or stainless steel wool (yes they are, easy search). Even green scouring pads could clean and slick-up the surfaces.
Best,
Steve
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