Fuji 4x5 Instant B&W Film

[epraus]

I just received my latest Fuji price list today and they are now offering instant B&W film in the 4x5 format ISO 100!

It labeled FP-100B (10) PK

[vinny]

They have been for well over a year here in the states.
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/search.php?searchid=3724607

[epraus]

They have been for well over a year here in the states.
Someone must have been importing it directly from Japan since it has never been in my Professional film Dealer Price List before?!

[Ash]

Are you sure it's 5x4 on that list? It's been around a while, yes.

FP100 is the smaller size, it needs '45' on the end to be full frame for use in a 550/45 holder.

[Oren Grad]

As Ash says, FP100B is the quarter-plate size, FP100B45 is the 4x5 size. B&H and other vendors in the US have had these for a good while, though at the moment B&H is out of stock on both.

[epraus]

As Ash says, FP100B is the quarter-plate size, FP100B45 is the 4x5 size. B&H and other vendors in the US have had these for a good while, though at the moment B&H is out of stock on both.

Sorry I got a little enthusiastic - the correct label is FP-100B 4x5 (10) PK. My price list denotes it as a new product. Other dealers must have been using a third party unless they have a "special" relationship with Fuji.

[Ash]

Ed, Fuji offer it direct off their Fujilab film shop (UK based) for a long while now. Maybe your dealer has only just secured distribution, but I get my film from Fuji - it can take a bit longer to ship but you're guaranteed the latest batch.

[Pawlowski6132]

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

Geez.

[Darin Boville]

Sorry I got a little enthusiastic - the correct label is FP-100B 4x5 (10) PK. My price list denotes it as a new product. Other dealers must have been using a third party unless they have a "special" relationship with Fuji.

What is the price on the new listing? As far as I know it was about $25-30 a pack before--much more expensive than the slightly smaller version.

--Darin

[Morca]

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

[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.