Fuji 4x5 Instant B&W Film

[cabbiinc]

What I'd really like to see is fp-3000b in 4x5!

It's not fresh but http://www.ultrafineonline.com/fupro4x510sh.html

[cabbiinc]

Just looked at this film on B&H. Do I really need a $205 holder for this film?????

Geez.

From what I've read a used Polaroid 550 holder will do the same thing.

[Clark_L]

I know some of this is repetitive, but...
Been away from LF for awhile. Just got back and used the last of my Polaroid T55 (expired 2000). I understand that my 545 holder is a doorstop (since I contacted the impossible project people - they said there's no intention to bring back T55), but since the Fuji B+W instant seems to be on a long back-order it seems real risky to shell out the cash for the PA-45 holder. I'm not experienced enough to do w/o the exposure check that instant provides. How certain is it that Fuji will fill their backorders?

[letchhausen]

What I'd really like to see is fp-3000b in 4x5!

Here you go:

http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/index.php?cPath=32

They also have 500 speed 4x5 B&W instant film as well. Only 4199 yen!

[Uri A]

Thanks letchhausen,

I know it's available in Japan - Bic Camera have it too, but 4,199yen is $46... (plus shipping). It was always avail from B&H, Adorama, etc, in the past.

I was just wondering why it's been out of stock for almost a year...

[Uri A]

Clark,

I know it's not the same, but if all you want is exposure/composition/focus checking, just shoot the colour stuff. It's actually 2/3 the price of the B&W...

Also the Fuji B&W is more like 160ASA in my experience, while the colour is spot on 100, so in some ways better for exposure testing.

When shooting the B&W Fujiroid I meter @160, then just shut down 1 stop for Tri-x - spot on every time.

[Dirk Rösler]

I was just wondering why it's been out of stock for almost a year...

Because sales volumes are too low to justify distribution I suppose… and often dealers keep an "out of stock" notice to let people know they don't have it (and to avoid pesky emails)

[Clark_L]

Thanks for the info Uri.