Re: 4x5 requirements?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Roger Hein wrote:
> 
> Anyone shooting HIE in 4x5?  I seem to remember a past post saying that the
> Lisco/Fidelity holders with '5-dots' on the dark slide are infrared safe.
> What I'd like to know is what type of bellows material is safe to use -
> leather, plastic?

I shoot 4X5 IR.  The five dots on the dark slide indicate that it is IR
opaque.  I have a friend who has indicated problems with his Fidelity
holders (they have more than five dots for whatever reason), although I
think I remember someone mentioning that they did not.  Of course, you
could always test your holders, and if problems arise, purchase new
ones.  Used Riteway holders (which I use for IR) can often be found used
for $6-7.

I use a Crown Graphic (as well as pinhole - images on my Web page) with
no bellows probems.  I have a friend with a Wisner that cannot use his
because of the bellows.  To date, a suggested trade has not been
accepted. <g>

george

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