Kodak 4A

[DennisL]

Awhile back I found a Kodak 4A, model B, at flea market for less than the cost of 2 pizzas. If you have ever seen one, it exceeds the 4x5 format with a whopping 4 ¼ x 6 ½ negative. That's crazy. That's the good part. The bad part is two-fold:

1) I've yet to see a double sided plate holder for this camera. I've scoured Ebay, Marketplace, and some local forums, but I have come up empty. Technically it's an American 'half plate' (and I think British half plate is slightly longer, but I believe Kodak was the only manufacturer to make this specific size that fits the camera.

2) The Kodak glass plate adapter back that I have, well, it simply doesn't fit. It must be from the A or C model of the 4A. It's about 1/4" too long. I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has an extra 4A glass plate adapter or plate holder laying around. I would even entertain the idea of 3D printing them, but alas, my 3D design skills are lacking.

Would love to hear other people's experiences with the 4A.

 

[Ian Grant]

Be good to see some photos.

I have an Alliance Roll Film Camera Co Ltd 110 camera, 5x4 negatives, later sold as an Ensign, they were sold with a plate back as well but finding one now is impossible. I'd like to use mine at least once.

Ian

 

[DennisL]

Be good to see some photos.

I have an Alliance Roll Film Camera Co Ltd 110 camera, 5x4 negatives, later sold as an Ensign, they were sold with a plate back as well but finding one now is impossible. I'd like to use mine at least once.

Ian

Hi Ian,

Here's a couple of photos. I have the film back which fits perfectly. But the glass plate adapter is the one that doesn't seem to fit properly