Yes ic-racer is correct.lay the exposed sheet of Instax on a counter top and using an artists roller (or small rolling pin) to break the capsule and spread the developer?
I finally found a use for my tiny film holders. The Instax Mini film fits well enough to make exceptional images (not blurry , light struck junk).
Caveats:
1) The Fidelity Deluxe 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 film holders need to have the flap at the bottom trimmed. Needs to be trimmed just enough to clear the processing bubble, yet still allow the dark slide to engage and hold the flap closed. The scrap of the first one I cut (by eye) measured 8.5mm when I checked. When cutting the flap on the other side I left even more of the flap so it would engage better, and that scrap measured 7.6mm.
2) It is a little challenging getting the exposed film back in the Instax cassette. My trick is to push out an un-exposed film just a few millimeters, to open the trap. Once the trap is open, slide the exposed filim OVER the unexposed one and push them both back in. The issue is the flap, as it closes, catches the junction of the image area and paper on the viewing side of the film as you try to push it back in the cassette. Maybe the safety flap can just be removed from the cassette.
Otherwise it works perfect! So well, that my 'Instax Graflok Back' conversion is on hold.
I see Hasselblad under your avatar. I don't know if the Instax films will fit in the Hasselblad sheet film holder. Looks like the instructions for the Hasselblad film holder ask one to cut the 2x3 sheet film prior to inserting it in to the film holder. I don't know if Instax film can be cut prior to processing (without making a mess).Nice. I am glad that you found something for your format of choice.
There's a video here showing how to put Instax wide film in 4x5 holders.
I look at the Rezivot and wonder what could have been if they had included a simple box/shell to turn it into a pinhole camera whenever you are not using it as a camera back. Their goal was very high though, nearly triple that of the Reflex, and the Lomography cameras, while having a smaller target audience. Making it a complete camera/back hybrid could've helped.That looks like a LOT of work. Someone needs to come up with a proper back. Incredibly, some of the Kickstarter/IndieGoGo projects in this direction didn’t meet funding goals...
There's a video here showing how to put Instax wide film in 4x5 holders. Note an error in the video: the film needs to be put in the film holder so the back side faces the lens. I'm planning to try this as soon as an Instax wide camera that I can use for processing comes up cheap in my town.
That looks great. Can you share more details. That is, did you buy an Instax camera to use for processing, or did you already have one? Which camera did you get? Any other details to share?It works!
That looks great. Can you share more details. That is, did you buy an Instax camera to use for processing, or did you already have one? Which camera did you get? Any other details to share?
I just did a brief portraiture project and did the some 'proofs' using the little Instax in the 6x9 holder. I used a dark-tent with the Instax camera in the tent to process the films while the subject waited. A little more cumbersome than the old peel-apart packs, but still not unreasonable.
I don't have any pictures, but what I found is there was a little ridge on the flap that would press down on the pod. I used a hobby knife to remove the ridge so the flap can close without touching the pod. Not all holders may have this issue. Does your flap close without touching the pod?Can OP post a photo of the mods done to the film holder? I have a few Fidelity Delux and non Delux holders and would like to see what modifications are needed.
I don't have any pictures, but what I found is there was a little ridge on the flap that would press down on the pod. I used a hobby knife to remove the ridge so the flap can close without touching the pod. Not all holders may have this issue. Does your flap close without touching the pod?
I don't have any pictures, but what I found is there was a little ridge on the flap that would press down on the pod. I used a hobby knife to remove the ridge so the flap can close without touching the pod. Not all holders may have this issue. Does your flap close without touching the pod?
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