[LargeFormat] Fuji Quickchange

[mark blackman]

I have some (poor!) digital images of a Quickchange showing the process of
removing the septums, should I mail them to the list.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Caluori" <pcaluori@hotmail.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Fuji Quickchange


> From: Jim Brick <jim@visualimpressions.com>
> Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 18:22:45 -0800
>
> <snip>
> I have eight Grafmatics, a dozen spare septums, and the factory repair
> manual. Other than being a bit heavy, these things are built like a tank
> and will virtually last forever with decent treatment. One of the main
> advantages is that they are nearly completely metal. Only a very few
> plastic trim pieces. Metal does not build up a static charge and therefore
> remains virtually dust free. Unlike conventional film holders, except for
> the old wooden holders. Anyway, since I've been using Grafmatics instead
of
> Lisco, Fidelity, Riteway, etc, film holders, my dust problem has gone to
> Zero.
>
> The Quick Change holders are all plastic. The original load from Fuji
> should be dust free but I cannot imagine that re-loading these holders
> would be. Plastic is very prone to static charges, however minute, that
> seems to suck in dust.
>
> Badger Graphics has Quick Change film available in Provia 100F and Velvia.
> No Acros. (I just checked their www site.)
>
> I mostly load my Grafmatics with Agfa APX-100. I still like it better than
> Acros.
>
> Jim
>
> Greetings,
>
> Very true Jim, but the only problem is that Grafmatics are no longer made.
> They can be found on the used market, but condition is often questionable.
> This makes the QuickChange attractive.
>
> Regards, Pete
>
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