Experiment: Film Back on Polaroid MP4 Camera?

Claus H

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HI,
Wasn't sure if this fit better in one of the "film" forums, but here goes:

Just for the hell of it, if I wanted to put a film back on the Polaroid MP4 copy camera, either using the existing sliding viewfinder/film back or possibly by itself, is this possible using any of the commonly available medium format film holders?
I understand the quality can be...variable...based on what I have read (the lens with the MP4 is the 135) but if it can be done without too much craziness, I wouldn't mind trying.

Thoughts?
C.
 

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The MP4 is pre-digital so it only takes film.
It has been a while since I used one of these. Using some reverse logic, if the "U-shaped adapter" allows one to use #545 film holder (which fits Graflok backs) maybe a standard 4x5 film holder will work with the "U-shaped adapter." Does you camera have that "U-shaped adapter?" I never tried it (4x5 film holder in that camera) but it seems like it might work. Let us know if it works.

 
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Donald Qualls

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Nice. If it works with the pack film holders, which fit a 4x5 Graflok , it should certainly accept a standard film holder and most likely a Grafmatic, as well as the 4x5 camera version of any roll film holder that puts both rolls on the same side.
 
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ic-racer, thanks for bringing up the u-adapter; it did not come with our MP4. Once we are past the setting-up stage for our copy stand, I will look for an adapter to possibly try the camera as a "standalone" medium-format.
Donald, duly noted on the film holders. I have never used Speed Graphics or other press cameras, so good to know.
C.
 
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