Hi all,
Despite this being a canon forum I felt this was a good a place as any to ask about large format kit, I'm sure some of you have a lot of experience with things like this.
This was my 21st birthday present, it's a 1903 Thornton Pickard, Triple extension, Mahogany & Brass Plate camera taking 3.25" x 4.25" glass plates (so my bit of paper tells me!)
I'd like to have a go at using this and developing at home, so I guess I need to source some sheet film, which I have found...
http://www.freestylephoto.biz …ches-50-sheets?cat_id=404
However I can't find any that size in the UK. I take it I could buy 5x4 film and cut it down? Also, are there any places that sell smaller packs? i.e. sample packs? I only want 5-10 sheets at the mo until I get the knack of things but they seem to be sold as 25 sheets minimum at £30 or so which is a lot to spend (plus chemicals) if I don't even know I'll get the results I'm looking for.
This is the film back that came with it. Is it a case of loading a single sheet at home, taking it out in the cartridge and exposing, then bringing it back to be developed, or can I take out a changing bag with me and take multiple shots on location (I can see this causing problems with film storage etc..! In which case should I try and source some additional film backs so that each shot can be secured and light proof?
As you can see it shoots on glass plates so I guess I'll have to bodge something in order to use film.
Some more pics:
Thanks for looking,
Stu
Check it for light leaks, even by cutting and mounting up some 120 film. Also check the dark slides actually work and do not leak light. Am.
