6X12 roll film on Toyo AII or Horseman FA/fHD

[Larry Gaskill]

First Thankyou all for your helpful suggestions and experiences. I am getting ready to purchase a 4x5 either the Horseman or Toyo Aii

I am really interested in the 6 X 12 roll film to shoot panoramic.

I have a friend who had a wisner and fitted it with a Calumet 6X12 and had significant light leaks. They sent a new one but same problem Any suggestions should I stick with getting a Horseman camera and matching it with a 6 X 12 What do you suggest?

[Geoffrey_1456]

Larry: forget about the Calumet 6x12 back. Your first exposure is always wasted. The Horseman 6x12 back is a much better product. You can pick one up at KEH for hundred$$$$ less (assuming you have an international back).

[paul owen]

I second the Horseman !!!! Paul

[Steve_571]

I would go with the Horseman. I know a few people that use the Horseman 6x12 regularly. It is rugged, with excellent flatness, and does not weigh a lot.

Steve

[Trevor Crone]

Larry has others have said go with the Horseman. I use their 6x12 and 6x9 backs they are first class. Very reliable. Regards,

[Bill Glickman]

Larry, you may want to consider just buying half a darkslide. it's less to carry and you don't need to carry two different types of film...this assume you will be shooting 4x5 sheet film...

[Jean-Marie Solichon]

I have been using an Horseman 6x12 back with my Toyo AII for almost two years: not a single problem!

[Paul Schilliger]

The Calumet C12 is not flat with 120 but alright with 220. It has some mechanica l flaws too (bad axies, breakable pinions) and the slider is as fragile as a piece of glas. Sad, because the thin insert design and reasonable price tag would have made it a great tool.