Polaroid questions

[Tim Gray]

Not sure if this should go here or in Large format.

Do they make an equivalent to 667 (the ISO 3000 B&W pack film) in 4x5 sheets?

Secondly, where the heck do I pick up a 405 back? I can't seem to find them anywhere online. I'd like to get a polaroid back for my pinhole camera, and for the cost, I think I'd rather go with the 405 and pack film over the 545 and 4x5 sheet film, but I'm drawing a blank on the 405 backs.

Thanks.

 

[keithwms]

Try fuji fp3000b, that is available in 4x5.

If you use the fuji instant film then you will need a fuji-specific back. The film comes in pack form, not in sheets. So unfortunately you cannot process it later, but nevertheless it is great stuff.

 

[ann]

just call customer service at Polariod they are always very helpful

 

[Tim Gray]

Ahh I see. Type 57 appears to be the 4x5 version of 667. For some reason I missed that on the website.

Question still remains about a 405 holder - I can't seem to find that sucker online anywhere. I guess I could bite the bullet on the 4x5 holder, but $60/20 exp compared to $20/20 exp for the pack film makes my cringe at this stage.

 

[amuderick]

Ebay will have the 405 holder. They are no longer manufactured but there are many NOS units or units with very very little wear.

 

[Tim Gray]

Ahh. Didn't realize it is no longer made. I seem to recall seeing them at online a couple months ago. I wonder how much longer pack film is for this world if there are no backs/cameras made for it anymore...

Maybe I should just go with the 545.

 

[amuderick]

For the price of 4x5 film you can shoot 5x exposures in packfilm. The $40 price for the film back (405 or 545) is irrelevant.