General Description

The Calumet C2N Roll Film Holder can be inserted

into any model 4x5 view camera in the same
manner as a double sheet film holder. While its
unique design will fit cameras with spring backs,
it also has locking grooves that are compatible
with International-style, or Graflok backs.
The C2N produces a 6x7cm (2
1
4" x 2
3
4") image
size, and will accept either 120 or 220 roll film.
Please note that 220 film, which has a longer
paper leader and is spooled without a paper
backing, requires different loading procedures
than 120 film. Read instructions carefully before loading
either type of film.
Installing 6x7 cm Mask
An acetate framing mask is furnished with each
C2N holder. This mask is to be placed over your
camera's ground glass as a compositional and
framing aid when using the C2N. It is mounted
into position by sliding its edges under the
ground glass retaining clips, and is used for
accurate framing of the 2
1
4" x 2
3
4" format.
Loading Instructions for
120(10-exposure) Film
NOTE: Always load film in subdued lighting conditions.
Loading the holder in bright sunlight could result in fogging
the first frame of your film.
1. Place the C2N's frame counter dial in neutral
(free wheeling) position, with the frame locating
mark (arrow) between 20 and S. By holding
down the release button and turning the rapid
winding handle, the counter dial can be advanced
without stopping at each frame.
2. Open the holder by releasing the locking
spring, swing open the hinged rear cover, and
remove the empty film spool. Place new roll of
120 film in the film supply position by engaging
the end of the spool into the spring-loaded
supply pivot pin and apply pressure until the
second, or fixed pivot pin is engaged with the
spool.
NOTE: Film should be loaded with paper leader coming off
of the top (i.e. with the black side down). Install the empty
film spool into the take-up pivot pins in the same manner.
3. Insert the paper leader black-side- down
under the movable pressure plate. You may want
to lift the pressure plate up for this procedure,
and let it down on top of the leader. Pull out the
leader until the arrows appear in the 120 starting
point windows on the pressure plate, bring it
back over the roller and insert the end into the
slot in the empty take-up spool. Turn film advance
knob until leader slack is removed and place film
tension springs in contact with film spool.
4. Close and lock the rear cover. Turn the frame
counter dial slightly until it stops at the S
position.
5. Advance the film to the first frame by turning
the rapid winding handle until it stops. Insert the
C2N holder into the back of the camera, as you
would a sheet film holder. Check to make sure
your lens' shutter is closed before removing the
C2N's dark slide.
NOTE: While the C2N holder fits virtually all 4x5 view
cameras, there are certain model cameras on which
the ground glass frame extends out far enough to interfere
with the proper seating of the holder. In such cases we
recommend that you raise the ground glass frame, slide in
the C2N to its proper seating position and carefully rest the
frame on top of the holder's film magazine housing.
6. After each exposure, press the release button
and advance the film with the film advance knob
until it automatically stops at the next frame.
NOTE: Do not hold down the release button. Each additional
frame is automatically positioned. By advancing the film
with the film advance knob, instead of the rapid winding
handle, you reduce the chance of moving the camera or the
holder. When you remove the C2N from the camera for any
reason, be sure to first insert the dark slide.
7. After exposing the final (#10) frame,insert the
dark slide, hold the release button down and wind
up the paper leader with the rapid winding
handle. Film will be properly wound on the spool
when the frame counter
gets to #18.
Loading Instructions for
220 (20-exposure) Film
1. Follow the general instructions for loading 120
film. Line up the starting arrow on the leader with
the right, or leading edge of the pressure plate.
Do not use the 120 starting point windows.
Insert the leader into take-up spool and turn the
film advance knob until slack is removed. Place
the film tension springs into position.
2. Close the rear cover. Do not engage counter.
Turn film advance knob two (2) complete
revolutions. This must be done before you set the
frame counter dial to S. Advance film to first
frame in normal manner.
3. When loading 220 film, the frame counter dial
will automatically go into neutral position after
the final (#20) frame. Turn the rapid winding
handle approximately 15 revolutions to wind up
the protective paper trailer. The wind-up of the
trailer will be indicated by a complete absence of
tension on the rapid winding handle, plus about
five (5) additional turns.
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Dark Slide
Rapid Winding Handle
Film Advance Knob
Frame Counter Dial
Frame Locating Mark
Film Release Button
Film Magazine Housing
Film Tension Springs
Film Take-up Pivot Pins
Film Supply Pivot Pins
Movable Pressure Plate
Pressure Plate Roller
120 Starting Point Window
220 Starting Point
Rear Cover
Locking Spring
Calumet C2N Roll Film Holder Instructions
The Calumet C2N is designed and built
to provide years of quality service. If
you should encounter any difficulty in
operati on or have any questi ons
concerning its proper use, please call
toll-free, 1-800-CALUMET (1-800-225-
8638), and speak with a Technical
Sales Representative. Thank you for
consi deri ng Cal umet for your
professional photographic needs.