Film holders for Sinar F

[julian fischer]

I am starting with a used Sinar F. Will a grafmatic film holder fit? What are other film holders that are compatible. Thanks

[Abe Slamowitz]

A grafmatic holder will fit!

[Capocheny]

Julian,

Most holders designed for graflock backs will fit the F. These include the standard 4x5 holders such as those made by Lisco etc. Also, you can use rollfilm holders made by Sinar, Calumet, and others. These will insert just like a 4x5 film cassette into the back of the camera without having to remove the groundglass.

Alternatively, if you don't mind removing the groundglass... you can also use rollfilm holders such as the Horseman 6x7, 6x9 and 6x12. Linhof also makes a terrific rollfilm holder... you can generally find these on "that auction site." They're called a Super-Rollex and come in 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12 format as well. They're well made and you can't go wrong with one of these holders.

Keep in mind that the rollfilm holders are NOT 4x5 in size. The rollfilm holders enable you to use 120/220 rollfilms.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

[steve simmons]

There is an article on our web site on film holder choices. All of those discussed in the article will work in your camera.

www.viewcamera.com

go to the section on Free Articles

steve simmons

[Sharon S.]

FWIW - I have an F2 and am using Grafmatics, Fidelity, Polaroid 545i and 550. Hope that helps.

SS (also)