I'm hoping to enjoy photography again

[Mike Anderson]

So Rick, I take it the Fuji PA-145 is the same as the Polaroid 405. I had forgotten that back existed. I don't find the PA-145 new anywhere, so where do you get one? Is it currently manufactured?

I got one from Japan Exposures a few months ago:

http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/p...roducts_id=228

I think it ended up costing me around $130, w/ shipping, used but pretty clean. I couldn't find one (or a Polaroid 405) more locally, so I sent off to Japan for one. I got it in about 10 days, not a bad experience.

After you've been a member in this forum for a month you get access to the "For Sale" forum, and those things (Fuji and Polariod versions) do pop up occasionally.

...Mike

[John Rice]

Thanks guys.

I may try Efke in the future, but I guess for now I'll stick with more common films. I'm sure a V700 is in my near future as well. Then I'll decide if I need something in addition.

Rick and Mike, I got looking at small pack backs and the Cambo Master simply is not designed to take a pack where the darkslide pulls from the opposite of usual. I think it can work, but it will be a pain. I will have to insert the pack, remove the back, rotate it 180 degrees, expose, rotate it back (or remove it) pull the film, and so on. I think it will probably also only let me shoot verticals. It's only for exposure confirmation, so it isn't the end of the world and the cost savings will be nice.

Maybe I'm special, but I can access the "For Sale" section already.

[John Rice]

I forgot to mention...

I appears Rodinal is history as well.

[David Karp]

I forgot to mention...

I appears Rodinal is history as well.

Don't worry. Adox to the rescue:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/12054-...ula?cat_id=301

http://www.adox.de/english/ADOLUX/AD...AL/ADONAL.html

[rdenney]

Rick and Mike, I got looking at small pack backs and the Cambo Master simply is not designed to take a pack where the darkslide pulls from the opposite of usual.

Yes, you are right. Same with my Calumet-branded Cambo SC. It was a problem for the MPP 6x9 back. I need to pull that camera out and see which of my backs will fit. I have several types and can check them. It was a particular problem when I attempted to reverse the rear standard to accommodate very short lenses, and the result of all the effort was switching to a Sinar.

Rick "who could never manage 65mm and shorter on that camera" Denney