6x12 backs
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6x12 backs
Being a poor and struggling student i will be buying one of the cheaper import backs as apposed to something a little more substantial.
I have seen 2 types on ebay the DAYi and Guoh
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAYI-6x12-6x9 ... 415e8d09d6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-6x12-Roll ... 4157f78f06
just wondering if any one here has much experience? theres about a £50 difference between them. is this just because the DAYi has the option of switching it to 6x9, 6x6 etc or is there also something in the build quality?
also i read somewhere that the DAYi is also essentially the shen hao 6x12 back?
I have seen 2 types on ebay the DAYi and Guoh
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAYI-6x12-6x9 ... 415e8d09d6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-6x12-Roll ... 4157f78f06
just wondering if any one here has much experience? theres about a £50 difference between them. is this just because the DAYi has the option of switching it to 6x9, 6x6 etc or is there also something in the build quality?
also i read somewhere that the DAYi is also essentially the shen hao 6x12 back?
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Re: 6x12 backs
I haven't used these but I remember reading that the type in your second link are mainly plastic, but the dayi type are all metal. I'd give up drinking for a few months, save up and buy the metal type. i've got a dayi 6x17 back and its built like a brick sh!thouse, fairly utilitarian design but no real problems with build quality.
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yes I was a little concerned about the plastic build! think i will go for the Dayi thanks for the advice.
sadly most of the drinking had to be given up for film already but i will sacrifice the rest for the sake of LF!
sadly most of the drinking had to be given up for film already but i will sacrifice the rest for the sake of LF!
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Re: 6x12 backs
William,
The Dayi back works fine -- I have a 6x12, and I'm happy with it. I use it mostly as a 6x9 back, simply because I prefer that format. If I really want long and wide, I tend to use a Dayi 6x17 back.
One minor issue -- the 6x9 aperture is a true 9cm in width, rather more than my Nikon 8000ed scanner can cope with (the 6x9 format seems to be 56mmx82mm in practice). I've taped the frame to make it suit my scanner, and the matching frame marks on my ground glass.
The Dayi back works fine -- I have a 6x12, and I'm happy with it. I use it mostly as a 6x9 back, simply because I prefer that format. If I really want long and wide, I tend to use a Dayi 6x17 back.
One minor issue -- the 6x9 aperture is a true 9cm in width, rather more than my Nikon 8000ed scanner can cope with (the 6x9 format seems to be 56mmx82mm in practice). I've taped the frame to make it suit my scanner, and the matching frame marks on my ground glass.
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I have a Shen Hao which is a re-badged version of the Dayi. It is a well built piece of kit. Not as sophisticated as the more expensive offerings but it does the job. Mine has the benefit of having format masks for 6x9, 6x6 and 6x4.5 as well.
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thanks guys,
in terms of scanning im lucky enough to have access to a flextight x5 so i should be able to scan 6x12 without a problem![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
and i did look at the 6x17, i think it would be a little too wide for me!
in terms of scanning im lucky enough to have access to a flextight x5 so i should be able to scan 6x12 without a problem
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
and i did look at the 6x17, i think it would be a little too wide for me!
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just to continue this i was looking at the dayi backs on ebay.
i have seen 2 with a slight difference.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAYI-Multi-Form ... 27cdebbffa
on this version notice that where the dark slide comes out there is a plate with 4 screws holding it in place? as apposed the the version below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAYI-6x12-6x9-6 ... 415e8d09d6
where it is just one full metal plate on the back. i assume its to do with the sealing?
David, do you know which version you have? seeing as you said yours works fine i'd like that version!
cheers again
WIll
i have seen 2 with a slight difference.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAYI-Multi-Form ... 27cdebbffa
on this version notice that where the dark slide comes out there is a plate with 4 screws holding it in place? as apposed the the version below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAYI-6x12-6x9-6 ... 415e8d09d6
where it is just one full metal plate on the back. i assume its to do with the sealing?
David, do you know which version you have? seeing as you said yours works fine i'd like that version!
cheers again
WIll
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Re: 6x12 backs
Will,
I don't see any significant difference between the two backs, I think they are identical. The second auction doesn't show the extra plates for smaller formats, but the screws are there. Description seems to indicate that the format plates are supplied.
These Dayi backs are heavy, and not elegant in any way, but they do the job well enough.
I don't see any significant difference between the two backs, I think they are identical. The second auction doesn't show the extra plates for smaller formats, but the screws are there. Description seems to indicate that the format plates are supplied.
These Dayi backs are heavy, and not elegant in any way, but they do the job well enough.
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thanks david,
I think its just me being picky!
I think its just me being picky!
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Re: 6x12 backs
just thought i would give you guys an update.
in the end i found an arca swiss on ebay, went for £170 in the end
needless to say i'm a happy bunny
here is an image from the other day, still needs a bit of cleaning up.
http://willpearce.tumblr.com/image/42439500949
in the end i found an arca swiss on ebay, went for £170 in the end
needless to say i'm a happy bunny
here is an image from the other day, still needs a bit of cleaning up.
http://willpearce.tumblr.com/image/42439500949
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Re: 6x12 backs
'the road to the pulping mill'............??
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