I have had it hard to find instructions on the net about handling 4x5 film. Here is my attempt to make this information available to everybody who is interested.
One of the problem is that when you load the film holder you naturally have to do it in total darkness. At least I have a lot ot trouble seeing in that kind of conditions so there has to be a way to make sure you insert the film the right way around into the holder.
In the 4x5 sheet film there is a few notches on top right corner. When you feel them with your right index finger you are looking at the emulsion.
The film holder open up by pulling the exposure guard, opening the flap on the bottom of the film holder. Now you can slide in the film, the notches up or down, your choice, just make sure the emulsion side is facing the exposure guard.
This is easy enough to do even in darkness, but without having any film to practice on in the light it was difficult enough for me on the first time.
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