Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Off Topic.... 4x5 Arista FIlm Problem
From: "Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:36:10 -0800
References: <008801c049b1$9bc51f40$c73ffea9@ELNred735i>
 
> In deference to the many LF users that may read this list.....
>
> I have received a 100 sheet box of Arista 400  4x5 film that is oversized.
> It will not fit into Toyo CFH.  It may not fit other CFH, I do not
know....
>
> Lot Code Data on my box:
>
> Expiry Feb 2005
> 44CHK7X01/01-7
>
> Film is about 1/32 of an inch wider than HP5+ or TMX
> Length is OK
>
> Recommendations: Check your stocks to make sure what you have actually is
> the correct sized film to fit YOUR holders.

4x5 films are really supposed to be 100mmx125mm.  I suspect that they were
cut at their nominal size of 4x5, or 101.6mmx127mm.

The Polaroid PN55 is really 101.6mm wide, and I have trim the edges to fit
the negative in my film carrier.
Replies: Reply from "SML" <inyoung@jps.net> ([Leica] 14127 vs 14167)
 In reply to: Message from "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net> ([Leica] Off Topic.... 4x5 Arista FIlm Problem)