Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
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4x5fan
Laying around? Wow you must have quite a few cameras to have forgotten :D
Looks like I'll be going with the Fuji then, as it fits and I won't have any trouble with it. Thank you so much! :D
Only four LF's but about 60 35's and MF's of various types.
We had a small family reunion at my Mom's night before last. I brought the Super Speed and four packs of Fuji FP-100c. I set up and took photos of various combos of relatives and friends. Passed out the snaps as souvenirs. Everyone was amazed at the camera and had a ball posing. It was a blast. And the photos were mostly in focus. Those that weren't...operator error/hard cider.
I watched the video Randy posted. That is not a GV II. both the Polaroid and the Fuji holders fit smoothly, easily and snugly in the GV IIback.
Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
No, not exactly the same, but in the video the camera back is the same, and the camera WILL shake and wiggle inserting a 405. I found it impossible to maintain focus with my red bellows, triangular rail GV2.
I cannot speak for the Fuji holder.
I also enjoy shooting parties with the still available FP 3000B, but use a Mamiya RB, as a SLR is so much easier to focus, despite the RB being heavier than a GV2. The 3000 ISO film can be shot in available party light.
You are correct that people love a party with Fujiroid and I am always amazed how many 30 year olds claim to have never seen a Polaroid. I usually ask and get $5 per image at a party. Why give it away...
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csxcnj
Only four LF's but about 60 35's and MF's of various types.
We had a small family reunion at my Mom's night before last. I brought the Super Speed and four packs of Fuji FP-100c. I set up and took photos of various combos of relatives and friends. Passed out the snaps as souvenirs. Everyone was amazed at the camera and had a ball posing. It was a blast. And the photos were mostly in focus. Those that weren't...operator error/hard cider.
I watched the video Randy posted. That is not a GV II. both the Polaroid and the Fuji holders fit smoothly, easily and snugly in the GV IIback.
Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
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Randy Moe
No, not exactly the same, but in the video the camera back is the same, and the camera WILL shake and wiggle inserting a 405. I found it impossible to maintain focus with my red bellows, triangular rail GV2.
I cannot speak for the Fuji holder.
I also enjoy shooting parties with the still available FP 3000B, but use a Mamiya RB, as a SLR is so much easier to focus, despite the RB being heavier than a GV2. The 3000 ISO film can be shot in available party light.
You are correct that people love a party with Fujiroid and I am always amazed how many 30 year olds claim to have never seen a Polaroid. I usually ask and get $5 per image at a party. Why give it away...
I find the Fuji to be a little smoother when mounting. I'm lucky with my GVII also, it has tight standard adjustments and rail locks.
I don't think charging family, some of whom I hadn't seen in years, $5 a pop for a snap would have gone over too well even if I'd thought to try.
Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
Of course, I would not charge family $5. They would be charged $10.
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csxcnj
I find the Fuji to be a little smoother when mounting. I'm lucky with my GVII also, it has tight standard adjustments and rail locks.
I don't think charging family, some of whom I hadn't seen in years, $5 a pop for a snap would have gone over too well even if I'd thought to try.
Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
Depends on the relative I guess? haha
"Well you didn't give me the Christmas present I wanted so cough up 5 bucks."
That's pretty neat though, basically making back the money you spent on the film and plus some.
And yeah I think I'm definitely going to go with the Fuji!
Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?
THe people I charge are usually unknown drunks at a party. If they pay $5 they might even keep the image.
20 years ago Chicago had an old guy with a nice Polaroid setup, who hit all the Punk rock clubs and charged $10 per shot of mostly couples. He was making money and usually sold at least 20 per bar on busy nights.
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4x5fan
Depends on the relative I guess? haha
"Well you didn't give me the Christmas present I wanted so cough up 5 bucks."
That's pretty neat though, basically making back the money you spent on the film and plus some.
And yeah I think I'm definitely going to go with the Fuji!