Hello:Does anybody know if the 2x3 version of this roll film holder will fit a Zeiss Maximar 207/7 plate camera ?.

Thanks

Doug:)

No specifics, I'm afraid, but there is no flange on the edge of the Adapt-a-roll, and it's a bit thick for any of the plate cameras I have.

I've had one of those things for a long time. Never could figure out what to do with it!

I've had one of those things for a long time. Never could figure out what to do with it!

It's actually a pretty neat piece of gear, and will load 120 with no problems as long as you have the 620 take-up reel. I use mine with a Busch Pressman C. One of it's advantages is that the film, going through the system backwards (paper in, film out) is held quite tightly, and the 6x9 format has fewer flatness issues than with some other holders.

Of course, loading the thing is a bit weird the first time.

Whitey, you left out the, um, best part. AAR 620s will give nine (9) shots on a 120 roll. If you don't believe me, run a scrap roll through and mark the edges of every frame.

bowzart, AAR 620s slip in like cut film holders, are the best solution to shooting roll film on 2x3 and 3x4 cameras that have spring backs. The very similar Calumet C-2 is for 4x5 only, bot most of the ones sold shoot 6x7. 6x9ers exist, are uncommon.

Hmm, sounds like I need to find the thing. I believe it is a 6x9, which is a favorite format of mine.

Thanks, this is very useful information.

Hello All:Thanks for your input and info.How do you focus with this holder,do you use the rangefinder or do you use the groundglass and insert the holder after focusing ?.

Thanks again,

Doug:)

Hello All:Thanks for your input and info.How do you focus with this holder,do you use the rangefinder or do you use the groundglass and insert the holder after focusing ?.

Thanks again,

Doug:)

I have a range-finder that is set to the 101mm lens on the camera. After checking it through a few rolls, I have come to trust it, though I'm not sure I trust my eyes all of the time!

Hey Whitey:Thanks for the info.As soon as it comes in,I'll give it a whirl.

Thanks again,

Doug:)

Hello All:Just got the holder the other day.Can someone tell me how to set the frame counter up ?.There appears to be two sets of numbers and two start points indicated by a "S" engraved on the take up spool wheel.One set starts at one and stops at 8 and the other starts at one and stops at 11.Where is the stop point on the inside of the holder to tell you to stop winding the film and close the back to expose the first frame?.

Thanks in advance,

Doug:)

The 1 to 8 are for 6x9 images. There is a short dark slide that came with the adapt-a-roll that would mask for 6x6 images, making useful the 1-11 numbering system. After loading the film and advancing it quite slowly, just until the tape holding the film to the backing paper becomes visible in the little slot you've opened (by pulling the dark slide back a bit) you close the slide, set the counter to the red mark that is offset from the red number 1 and advance the film through (I think) 5 more clicks. This should leave the counter at the red 1 and the film just right for your first shot.

Try the entire process with a sacrificial roll, one that has been ruined or exposed already. I keep really old or cheap color film rolls I get from grab-bag auction bids for just this purpose.

I'll try to find and scan the instruction booklet for you if you'd like - just PM me with an email address.

Hello Whitey:Thanks for the info.I don't know how to PM yet so here is my email address:photoguy@hdcanada.com.

Doug:)

Hi again Whitey:For some reason a smiley face has appeared over my email address so here it is again:photoguy@hdcanada.com.

Doug