New Envelope System for Quickload, ReadyLoad and Polaroid Holders

[Joanna Carter]

When did Fuji bail? I thought they still made Quickloads

They do, it's only Acros that they have stopped selling in QL, but not in loose sheet.

[Tim Povlick]

I am interested in 8x10 if at all possible. The holders are expensive and to heavy to carry adequate amounts in the field.


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TiM

[Andrew O'Neill]

I too would be interested in an 8x10 envelope system.

[jeroldharter]

I'm in for both 4x5 and 8x10. Especially 8x10 where the weight (and space) advantage would be amplified.

[jb7]

Am I missing something?

Does the holder for 8x10 packets already exist?

[Nathan Potter]

Am I missing something?

Does the holder for 8x10 packets already exist?

No, but many are hoping that if Joanna could get something functioning for say 4X5 it might be extendable to other formats. Of course larger formats will be more difficult due to film flatness considerations once the sleeve is removed. I'm guessing that she would like to make something compatible with the existing 4X5 QL back first.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

[jb7]

Thanks Nate-

now there's a design challenge...

[Mike1234]

Any update as to if/when this will come to fruition? Also, there is still no plan to produce larger (5x7 and/or 8x10) holders and packet systems, right?

[ljsegil]

Oh please, let's have larger formats available! I would think that some of our LF innovators (such as Ritter, Canham or Wehman just to toss around a few people who come readily to mind) could work cooperatively to scale up the technology needed to develop envelopes and holders for larger formats. Sweet dreams.
Larry

[guyrish]

Joanna,

Let me start by thanking you for the effort.
I've only recently gotten into LF and it seems that every time I become aware of something cool the manufacturer is it killing off; I've become increasingly frustrated. I only found out today that Fujifilm killed the Acros QLs. I was going to stock up for a trip I'm taking in two weeks only to find that no one is carrying anymore! And I just bought a box in July! Now I need to reconsider my whole packing effort, Omaha to San Francisco with a fat stack of Riteway film holders. Hauling it all to the top of Lombard Street isn't exactly hiking through the hills/mountains - but it's still a bit of a hump nevertheless.
It's encouraging to see that other people are sufficiently frustrated that they are working on a solution.

I'm sure you know what my next line is, the (tired?) refrain: when?
I, for one, wouldn't mind beta testing a system. And I'm happy to sign an NDA to protect your sweat equity. I am _imminently_ more interested in a solution.


rish