fuji fp-100c45 question

[Francesco Gallarotti]

I have seen online on youtube an interesting tutorial in which the photographer was saying that with polaroid instant films you get both a negative and a positive. Is this also true for the fuji fp-100c (not the expensive c45, the one little smaller than 4x5)?

Also, can I use a Fuji quickload holder ( http://www.adorama.com/FJQLFH.html?searchinfo=quick%20load%20holder&item_no=1 ) for fp-100c or do I need the Fuji PA45?

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Pa45

[Francesco Gallarotti]

thanks... I made some confusion by mentioning fp100c45 in the title and fp100c (the smaller one) in the body. The title was wrong. The larger c45 is too expensive and I was thinking of purchasing some fp100c.
Do you have any idea if I will get both a negative and a positive from it or just a positive?
Too bad a PA-45 cannot be found neither new nor used :-(

[butterflydream]

You get only positive print and no negative film.
I have PA45 and use FP-100B45 and have no regret at all.
I bought PA45 at ebay from a Japanese seller. It is better made than polaroid counterpart.

[Francesco Gallarotti]

Thanks, I just ordered a PA-45 directly from Japan (advantages of having a Japanese girlfriend). Do you know if I could load also the less expensive FP-100C (slightly smaller) in the same holder?

[RDB Korn]

I don't think you'll be able to load the smaller fp-100c in the PA45 holder, which is designed for the fuji 4X5 pack films. However, the fp-100c will fit into any polaroid camera or holder that takes polaroid 669 film.

[Gene McCluney]

All peel-apart instant films make a negative that is part of the process. But the negative is on an opaque base and is not usable for anything further. Only the Polaroid type 55 makes a negative that can be cleared and used for additional prints, and that, and all Polaroid films are now discontinued and the manufacturing facilities closed down.

[butterflydream]

You need PA-145 for fp-100c.

[Clive Gray]

Or the Polaroid 405 which in the UK at least seem to go for a lot less than the Polaroid 550 or Fuji PA-45 that the 4 X 5 pack films require

[Tony Flora]

The lure of cheap instant film is strong but...... the prints out of the PA-45 are just amazing.

[Francesco Gallarotti]

The lure of cheap instant film is strong but...... the prints out of the PA-45 are just amazing.

Do you have a nice hi-res scan of any of them? I am curious to see one to see how much should I invest in buying some of this film. I am also considering the B&W one, have you ever tried it?

By the way, I just took a look at your website and I really liked the interior shots you have in your architecture section. Especially the ones with that "bed/sofa" right in front of the window overlooking the lake... wonderful control of exposure and beautiful lighting.

[jimi-the-jive]

i'm using the 3.25"x4.25" on a 5x4 with the polaroid 405 holder, the quality is good, but the exposure lattitude is extremely narrow (but i presume thats the same on the 5x4 film).
the negative is useless after developing the print but you can do transfers with these films.

[Tony Flora]

Franz, check out http://www.flickr.com/groups/instant-fujifilm/pool/

[Francesco Gallarotti]

Franz, check out http://www.flickr.com/groups/instant-fujifilm/pool/

Thank you! I wonder why I haven't tried searching for a flickr group on Fuji Instant before... that was dumb of me!
Too bad most people post 500 pixels large scans only... This one (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/217339465_235910185b_b.jpg) is a little larger and shows real good quality... and a LOT of dust! Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Is the print very wet and sticky as soon as you peel it?

[Gene McCluney]

T a LOT of dust! Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Is the print very wet and sticky as soon as you peel it?


Yes the Fuji (and Polaroid) peel-apart PRINT is very damp and sticky at first, and the emulsion is very fragile until dry. You can hasten drying by using a hair-dryer on the print if you wish. Once dry, the print is not prone to dust sticking.

[Francesco Gallarotti]

Yes the Fuji (and Polaroid) peel-apart PRINT is very damp and sticky at first, and the emulsion is very fragile until dry. You can hasten drying by using a hair-dryer on the print if you wish. Once dry, the print is not prone to dust sticking.

so, after taking a shot on location, what is the best way to keep the positive until it has dried? does anyone have any tips on how to carry them without having anything to stick on their surface until they completely dry? Is this even possible?

[Gene McCluney]

so, after taking a shot on location, what is the best way to keep the positive until it has dried? does anyone have any tips on how to carry them without having anything to stick on their surface until they completely dry? Is this even possible?


I would set it inside your unoccupied car on the seat, with the doors closed, while you go about shooting more photos.

[Gordon Moat]

I carry a small notepad of paper. When I run off a Polaroid/Fuji Instant, then I place it between a couple pages in the note pad. I have not had problems with the photos sticking to the pad, though it is something you might want to test first. The notepad sits in a pocket in my camera bag, which makes it convenient to use.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography (http://www.gordonmoat.com)

[Gene McCluney]

In the studio, if I want to scan or write on a peel-apart instant print, I use my hair dryer to dry them.

[Francesco Gallarotti]

I carry a small notepad of paper. When I run off a Polaroid/Fuji Instant, then I place it between a couple pages in the note pad. I have not had problems with the photos sticking to the pad, though it is something you might want to test first. The notepad sits in a pocket in my camera bag, which makes it convenient to use.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography (http://www.gordonmoat.com)

Sounds like the way to go... I was worried it would take a long time to become not-sticky. Thanks for sharing your idea. (Nice website, by the way!)


In the studio, if I want to scan or write on a peel-apart instant print, I use my hair dryer to dry them.

A good idea for when shooting in a place with electricity. Thanks!

[Marco Polo]

Dudes,

You can reclaim the Fuji FP-100c and FP-100C45 negatives. The link below shows what they look like. All it takes is a little bleach.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thusihaveseen/3733674069/

[Hung Nguyen]

[QUOTE=Francesco Gallarotti;376443]I have seen online on youtube an interesting tutorial in which the photographer was saying that with polaroid instant films you get both a negative and a positive. Is this also true for the fuji fp-100c (not the expensive c45, the one little smaller than 4x5)?

Francesco,

You CAN get a negative from FP-100C...but it will take extra work and some bleach. See: http://www.flickr.com/groups/polaroid_/discuss/72157618948828028/

I have tried this method myself with FP-100C and it works. Removing the opaque emulsion with bleach was easy but messy. Also, I found the negatives difficult to scan well.

Hope that helps.

Hung

[Deniz Merdanogullari]

I have been clearing the fp-100c negatives for a while now. Quite happy with the results.
I tape them to the table and use cotton balls soaked in bleach to wipe them off.
wash and dry and they are ready to scan or print off of.

[Mike Anderson]

I have been clearing the fp-100c negatives for a while now. Quite happy with the results.
I tape them to the table and use cotton balls soaked in bleach to wipe them off.
wash and dry and they are ready to scan or print off of.

Would you get a better scan from the positive or the negative?

...Mike

[CarstenW]

Whatever you do, don't slap them on a scanner until after they are completely dry. I could tell you why I am saying that, but I'd rather not (the scanner did clean up in the end, thankfully).

[Marco Polo]

Mike,

Just like with Polaroid Type 55 P/N, the negative will always be sharper than the print. Although some people scan the print and get good results.

[Deniz Merdanogullari]

Mike, the negative is significantly sharper.
I give the positive away to my model and keep the negative for my enlarging purposes.

[Ari]

Go to this link, at the bottom of the page:
http://alpenhause.com/