8x10 Polaroid - have processor, need film holder?

[Christopher Perez]

Esteemed Folk,

I recently acquired, for perhaps too much money, a Polaroid Model 81-01 8x10 film processor.

Looking at available films (such as the 804);

1) will this processor work?
2) what kind of film holder can I successfully use?
3) ideas on where to find such a film holder?

Thanks.

[RichSBV]

#1: Maybe. Depends on whether or not it works ;-) In case someone tells you otherwise, there was only one model processor. It did have some variations like hand crank or not and even a pull cord for portable xray processing. The machine itslef has always been the same...

#2: There are two types of holders. The 81-05 is the older model. The 81-06 is the newer. The advantage(?) to the 81-05 is that it doesn't need or use the loading tray. So if you don't have the tray, you'll save money this way by not having to buy one. It's also a bit awkward to use. The 81-06 is much easier to use, newer, but needs the loading tray...

#3: Ebay... And KEH has had a set of processor, loading tray and 81-06 holder on their site for quite a while, all sold separately.

Good luck with it. They are fanatstic to use but the film cost really hurts...

[Capocheny]

Hi Chris,

Not sure if this is the holder you're looking for but I just spotted this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/polaroid-8x10-8-x-10-film-holder-81-06-VG-condition_W0QQitemZ250007377604QQihZ015QQcategoryZ15248QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hope it's what you need!

Cheers