Non 4x5" 'instant film' for 4x5" camera?

[Marc B.]

Here is the rundown on availability/compatibility:

Fuji PA-45, Film holder for 4X5 Pack film

http://www.adorama.com/FJPA45.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...tialSearch=yes

There are currently only two Pack Films offered, that
will fit the Fuji PA 45 Back, or Polaroid 550 Back

Fuji Color, 100 ASA, 4X5 Pack Film
http://www.adorama.com/FJFP100C45.html

It is rumored that production of the 4X5 inch B&W, 3200 ASA, Pack Film,
has ended; only the 100 ASA Color, remains in production in 4X5 inch, though
some say this B&W, 4X5 size, is still produced/distributed for the Japan, or Asian markets.
I'm unable to confirm this at this time.

Fuji B&W, ASA 3200, 4X5 Pack Film
http://www.adorama.com/FJFP3000B45.html


Below are the three (smaller), Pack Films offered in 3.25 X 4.24 inch size,
and to the best of my knowledge, still in production for worldwide distribution.

These (3) Pack Films will fit the Fuji PA 145, and Polaroid 405 Film Backs.
Either of these backs do appear with some frequency on the big auction site.

Fuji Color, 100 ASA, 3.25X4.25 Pack Film
http://www.adorama.com/FJFP100CN.html

Fuji B&W, 100 ASA, 3.25X4.25 Pack Film
http://www.adorama.com/FJFP100B.html

Fuji B&W, 3200 ASA, 3.25X4.25 Pack Film
http://www.adorama.com/FJFP3000B.html

The Polaroid, Single Sheet Film Backs, Model 545/545i, are totally
useless for readily available, Instant Film Photography of today.
Too large for paper weights, and too ugly for door stops...Useless!

[Lenrick]

Guess what!

The technician at my department have an old Polaroid 550 holder which is not in use anymore. I can "borrow" it as much as I like for free (she can't officially give it to me).

They used it in the olden days for the scanning electron microscope, before the CCD. It's a shame I'm so young, it would have been so cool to take electron micrographs on actual film and do science in the darkroom.

Well, I'm placing a order for some FUJIFILM FP-100c54 pack film. Thanks for all your help!

/Filip

[Struan Gray]

Hej Lenrick

Where are you? I may have a Polaroid 405 back you could borrow.

And I can assure you, the good old days of taking electron microscope and other technical images on Polaroid were a nightmare. Digicams and frame stores are *much* better. That's why I love the annual dumpster days at my department (Fysicum, Lund).


Struan

[Justin Cormack]

Whats the FP100B that Fuji uk list? http://www.fujilab.co.uk/catalog/fuj...ack-p-730.html appears to be 100ASA black and white. Does that fit in the PA-45? Its odd as the part number is not FP100B45 but it says it is 4x5.

Japan exposures are still listing the FP3000B45, so looks like it might not be discontinued yet.

[Lenrick]

Hej Struan

I'm a nano student of yours, you will know me when you see me. I'm doing my PhD with Reine Wallenberg at PolyMat. I'll grab you in the corridors of FTF and ask about that Polaroid 405. Maybe we can order some film together and split the shiping cost.

Gunnel sa att Reine inte bör få veta att jag lånar ('får') bakstycket, utan det skulle vara mellan mig och henne . Så att du inte råkar nämna det för Reine.

/Filip

[BrianShaw]

... technical images on Polaroid were a nightmare. ...

How quickly this seems to have been forgotten. "Nightmare" is almost an understatement!

[Sevo]

Whats the FP100B that Fuji uk list? http://www.fujilab.co.uk/catalog/fuj...ack-p-730.html appears to be 100ASA black and white. Does that fit in the PA-45? Its odd as the part number is not FP100B45 but it says it is 4x5.

Something must be wrong there. The image and order number are those of the quarter plate film, but the title refers to 4x5 and the price is that of the latter as well. Phone them to get confirmation whether it is 4x5 in spite of the wrong picture and product code, or you might end up having to send back a batch of heavily overpriced 3.25x4.25!

[sanchi heuser]

Enough confusion? No
4x5 is not really 4x5 !

The image area of the Fuji 4x5 pack film is only 3 1/2 x 4 5/8" (8.9 x 11.8cm).

Same with the smaller Fuji pack film which size is given with 3 1/4 x 4 1/4".
Image area is only 2 7/8 x 3 6/8" (7.3 x 9.5cm)


And, the smaller Fuji instant film in both of the suitable
holders (Fuji PA-145 or Polaroid 405) isn't centered on the viewing glass.
This affects the longitudinal direction only.

May important if someone wants an exact composition with the instant film as
end result.

I'd recommend a mask on the viewing glass with both film types.

[Struan Gray]

I'm a nano student of yours, you will know me when you see me. I'm doing my PhD with Reine Wallenberg at PolyMat.

Jaså - that Lenrick. Welcome to the LF forum.

I'll grab you in the corridors of FTF and ask about that Polaroid 405. Maybe we can order some film together and split the shiping cost.

First rule of LF in Sweden - buy everything from abroad. I feel bad not supporting local businesses, but the markup is just too outrageous.

Gunnel sa att Reine inte bör få veta att jag lånar ('får') bakstycket, utan det skulle vara mellan mig och henne . Så att du inte råkar nämna det för Reine.

I know nothing.....

[g g gibson]

Hi:
I have an fp back for my Speed Graphic and Cambo. Where can I get, or how can I make a mask to use with these?
Thanks
ggg