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Thread: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    Well.... Looks like I have a less common version of 405 holder (Centered opening) Lots of folks are happy with them.

    One thing I do implement when offering these not so common versions of the 405 is the "will-it-fit" tutorial program of which is working really well.

    The potential customer is asked to photograph their 4x5 open back and lay a ruler in it for me to evaluate a fit or no fit.

    So far this program works well.

    I also offer "extended clearance" versions that have been working really well, first shot shows a photo that a potential customer would submit for evaluation, the other show the modified 405s
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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    Oh man, that's exactly what I need! Please tell me you've got more of those and we can work some sort of exchange out or maybe even buy the parts to do the conversion myself?

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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    An old thread, I know, but will the Polaroid 405 fit the Linhof Technika cameras?

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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    Yes, generally speaking. See my post #3 on this thread about an uncommon variant - this one doesn't fit some cameras and has an off-center opening. But most of the 405's you find will work fine, or the Fuji version.
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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    Quote Originally Posted by Corran View Post
    Yes, generally speaking. See my post #3 on this thread about an uncommon variant - this one doesn't fit some cameras and has an off-center opening. But most of the 405's you find will work fine, or the Fuji version.
    Thanks! I have a few Speed and Crown Graphics, all with the Graflock back. It would be nice be to use a 405 in the Techinka IV, as well...if I can find one for a decent price.

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    Re: The Polaroid 405 film holder only fits some 4x5 cameras?

    Haven't looked in ages, since selling my pair of 405's, but I thought prices had cratered a little while after Fuji discontinued all their 3x4 films. I had a huge stash of 3000B I decided I wasn't going to shoot in a timely manner so sold it all on, along with the holders and drying racks...

    Just got my first Instax camera a few days ago, now waiting on a box of film to try it out. Hoping for good results to shoot casually on vacations and such for the wife's scrapbook .
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