More of a rant than a question.
I just bought a couple hundred sheets of 7x17 Efke PL 100. I've not used this film in 7x17 before but am familiar with it in 8x10. So this morning I'm in the darkroom loading my S&S holders and wouldn't you know the film does not fit!!! It's not that the film is too long, its that my holders are not long enough. The film is - exactly - 17 inches long whereas my holders can only accommodate 16 15/16 in. I have used FP4 and HP5 without issues in these beautifully made holders but I will have to trim that "excess" 1/16th before I can use the PL100. A huge nuisance at best.
This brings me to the point that in these days a ULF shake downs, perhaps the remaining players can come up with some basic standards. Similar film and holders sizes just to name one.
I'm done ranting now and I feel better. Thanks for listening.
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