[HUG ] Re: polaroid backs

I agree with Karl.
Polaroids are still usefull to check lighting with strobes.
Any unwanted refelections are shown on a Polaroid.

Last but not least Polaroids give an instant picture that makes
children happy.
It was the reason Mr. Land developed the instant film process.
His daugther did not want to wait a couple of days to see the prints.
So Mr. Land gave the world Polaroids.

Polaroid films will be available till the end of this year.
Fuji will continue their production of instant film. So these backs
can still be used in years to come despite the end of production
of instant film by Polaroid.

Richard
----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: <hasselblad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:51 AM
Subject: [HUG ] Re: polaroid backs



But they are handy for studio and strobe work.  Always nice to confirm all
lights are firing, etc.

DO NOT use a Polaroid product as a light meter, especially for exposures
longer than 1/125 second or so.

Karl Wolz


-----Original Message-----
From: hasselblad-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:hasselblad-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Brick
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:56 PM
To: hasselblad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [HUG ] Re: polaroid backs

I had a Polaroid back for my Hassy for years. Finally sold it as I
never used it - the Polaroids have marginal information for landscape
photography, which is what I do. Actually, Polaroid stopped making
film, but Fuji makes it. I don't remember the product numbers as there
are several types. My advice... sell the back if you can! You'll just
waste money on the film and not get anything good from it. Instead of
looking at a Polaroid, study the image on the ground glass screen.

IMHO,

Jim


On May 13, 2008, at 9:40 PM, JAMES WILLIAMS wrote:


Hello everyone, when I bought my 503cx I got a polariod back. I know
less about this than the camera itself (I am on a steep learning
curve with that), so what kind of film do you use for this. It is
primary used for checking picture composition and such I think,
right. You must excuse me for this is like starting all over for me,
I have been using 35mm for 30 years and about 2 years with digital
and I just got the blad 4 months ago. Any tips will help, from being
on the list and meeting Jim Brick has helped. Thanks
You                      James



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