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    Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    Has anyone used one of these? I found it here:
    http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/c...t_detail&p=122

    It looks kinda flimsy, and im not sure about film flatness, but it would accomplish having both 6x12 and 6x9 formats, for what seems to be the price for a horseman 6x12 back.

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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    Where can I buy a Horseman 6x12 back at that price? I want one!

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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    Flimsy it ain't. Hit somebody in the head with it and they'll know it -)

    It's a ruby red window setup which is why you can easily do any format you want. It's a fairly simple design.

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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    I bought one from Badger about four years ago. It is bombproof, simple, and versatile. While I use it mostly for 6x12, the included masks also provide 6x9, 6x7, and 6x6. The latter is handy for sutter tests adn center sharpness comparison on cheap film.
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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    What about film flatness? Is a horseman that much better constructed/designed/reliable than the shen hao to warrant the extra cost and limitations of only one film size?

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    I can't speak to a comparison of the Shen-Hao back and the Horseman, but the film flatness of the Shen-Hao back is excellent. It's a very basic device, but I find that it works wonderfully.

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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    The original shenhao 6x12 back badger sold about 5 years ago was problematic for me. If you pulled the darkslide out you got a fogged edge. The film may have been flat but the film plane wasn't the same depth as my ground glass. I wasn't getting sharp negs compared to 4x5 sheets so i tested it with a gauge and it was way off. I returned it to badger, they checked it out and sent me the new version which is much better and better built. Don't pull the dark slide out fully as the light traps aren't always reliable.
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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    I only found these two on ebay, any one have any idea about them?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Film-Back-Holder...QQcmdZViewItem

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-6x12-R...QQcmdZViewItem

    sounds too cheap to be good.

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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    scott, the first one (this) is the one I had for a year. It was OK to use, no significant problems.

    The second one is worse from what I have read. Not so well made.
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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    Jiri, did you have any issues with film flatness or light leaks? You weren't able to change formats mid roll, where you? For 70 bucks more i could get the shen hao back from badger...

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