[rollei_list] Re: ... Polaroid Magazine? IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT ANSWER
- From: Volker Muth <volker_muth@xxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 14:24:40 +0200
Hello Carlos,
Fuji discontinued all instant film in 4x5 inch and the FP-100B B&W instant film
but continues to produce the 3x4 inch instant film FP-100C and FP-3000b (B&W).
I use these films for my 6008 and for my 4x5 view camera. In Germany you can
order these films through prof. shops or online on
http://www.fotoimpex.de/shopen/films/instant-films/peal-apart-for-polaroid-backs/
I would love to use a 4x5 instant film especially in B&W but the impossible
project told me that Polaroid destroyed the machines needed.
Kind regards,
Volker
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Am 02.09.2013 um 14:04 schrieb CarlosMFreaza:
> I have received a quick reply from the "Impossible project" about if a
> Polaroid 600/SX 70 film size could be used for a 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
> Polaroid back; the problem is not the size slight difference, it's the
> film type:
>
> " hello carlos,
>
> " thank you for your message!
>
> " polaroid backs are using packfilm ("peel-apart" film) only.
> type 600 film, such as our PX 600 or PX680 film are integral films and
> not usable in a polaroid back.
>
> "unfortunately we don't have packfilm in stock, and cannot produce it
> in future, as we don't have the machines.
>
> "Fuji is the only company that offers suitable film:
> Fujifilm FP-100C (color) and FP-100B (black & white)
> but i heard that they discontinued their production as well!
>
> "you will still find some last stocks on the net.
>
> "best wishes,
> ani"
>
> Anyway there is no Fuji official info about to discontinue the current
> film pack production, B&H only say a 4x5 B&W version was discontinued
> last year and some sites are plenty of Fuji film pack to sell, but "be
> careful, when the river sounds, it is bringing stones".
>
> Carlos
>
>
> 2013/9/1 CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>:
>> Uwe:
>> There was an error in the conversion table I was using for
>> the Polaroid formats (perhaps a typo), whilst 8.3 x 10.8 cm is right
>> for the backs format, (nominal 85x108mm), the format in inches is 3
>> 1/4 x 4 1/4, not 4 1/2. Fuji still manufactures this format and then
>> you have available two excellent instant film for the Rollei SLR
>> backs:
>>
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/18595-USA/Fujifilm_15435626_FP_100C_Professional_Instant_Color.html
>>
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843361-REG/Fujifilm_15200772_Instant_Black_White.html
>>
>> Carlos
>>
>> PS: This format can't be used for cameras with SX70/land600 films type
>> in spite of the very slight size difference and then I guess SX70/600
>> films type couldn't be used for the Rollei SLR backs.
>>
>>
>> 2013/9/1 CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>:
>>> Hi Uwe:
>>> SL66/SLX/6000 Polaroid backs use the 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches
>>> format (8,3x 10,8cm) for a 6x6cm image, Impossible project is
>>> manufacturing films for SX 70 and 600 cameras, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches
>>> format (8.9x10.8cm), the difference is minimal and I asked right now
>>> to Impossible project if the type SX 70 and 600 type films (the
>>> difference is the ISO speed) could be used for the MF Rollei SLR
>>> Polaroid backs for the 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches format. If they give an
>>> answer, I'll comment it here; I'm interested about this issue too
>>> because Impossible project Polaroid films are available in my country
>>> and I could get a Polaroid back for my SL 66.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Carlos
>>>
>>> 2013/9/1 PaintingWithLenses <paintingwithlenses@xxxxxxxxx>:
>>>> Hi Carlos,
>>>>
>>>> one thing I've forgotten is which Polaroid-Film from Impossible is the
>>>> right one for the Rolleiflex 6008 and for the SL66.
>>>> Can you help me out?
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Uwe
>>>> 😃
>>>>
>>>> Am 31.08.2013 um 13:31 schrieb CarlosMFreaza <cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>:
>>>>
>>>>> 2013/8/30 Jan Decher <jdecher@xxxxxxx>:
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> ... I guess, my main interest in the Polaroid Magazine I saw in the shop
>>>>>> window
>>>>>> was if it could be adapted to my 3.5 E (Xenotar) and if you can still buy
>>>>>> Polaroid film for it. I assume the answer to both questions is no...
>>>>>
>>>>> Jan:
>>>>> The accesories to connect the camera with the Philips
>>>>> oscillograph and the Rolleinar 4 are BI, however the Polaroid back can
>>>>> be used with a Rolleiflex 3.5E and most BI, BII and BIII post-war
>>>>> models (except Rolleimagics , they don't have interchangeable backs),
>>>>> you also need a Rolleicopi viewfinder to compensate for the different
>>>>> focal plane. You can't focus to infinity, but the kit is suitable for
>>>>> close-ups and macro work without and with Rolleinars, there are
>>>>> details about the distances in my first post.
>>>>> You could ask about Polaroid films here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://shop.the-impossible-project.com/shop/
>>>>>
>>>>> Carlos
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