which pola cam ?

<p>I use 664 film on my rz67 for proofing. I finally love this paper/print for itself,<br>

and now I want to fill this nice 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 inches fully!</p>

<p>So I guess I need a proper Polaroid 600 serie camera...</p>

<p>Could someone advise me of any good one? is close focus possible with<br>

any of them ?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>...to be more accurate, I should say that I'd like to take sharp pictures.. ;)</p>

<p>You are aware that Polaroid has ended production of all instant films, right?</p>

 

<p>Hi Rob! yes I am, but I have a project, and tons of 664!</p>

<p>Ah excellent! Well, good luck with the project! :)</p>

<p>I think there are some options: Mamiya Press Universal, Polaroid 600 SE , those use interchangeable lenses.<br /> Other options could be the Polaroid Land cameras as the 250, 350, 360. For these you can find close up and portrait attachments.<br /> Also you can have a Polaroid 110a , 110b converted to pack film.<br /> In this link you can find all the polaroid cameras for pack film:<br /> http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-pack.htm<br /> =D</p>

 

<p>what about a nice 110A or 110B converted to pack film?<br /> look at eBay auction Item number: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Polaroid-Pathfinder-110A-Professional-Instant-Modified_W0QQitemZ220337352193QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3347QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">220337352193</a></p>

<p>Thank you for your good advices, marco and Dan. I guess I will try to find one of these..</p>

 

<p>What does it matter if there is not more Polaroid film... the Fuji stuff works just fine! Their version of 664 is a great film.</p>

<p>You can always try it yourself:<br>

http://option8.110mb.com/polaroid/index.html</p>

<p>Converted 110A/Bs can focus as close (about 3ft) as an automatic packfilm camera (http://option8.110mb.com/polaroid/FAQ/faqcam.packfilm.html).<br>

And both 110A/Bs and auto packfilms can accept closeup lenses. However, the closeups (as close as 9 inches) for the automatics comes with goggles for the rangefinder, so you do not need to bust out your tape measure like with a 110A/B to get correct focus. But the lens/shutter of the 110 series is 10x better than any automatic packfilm camera.<br>

The other choice is a 180 or 195, which is the manual version of the automatic packfilm camera. They cost just as much as a converted 110A, but are a little lighter and have faster shutters. And 180/195 parts are interchangeable with the cheap automatics in case something breaks.<br>

A 600SE is not as good a choice as a Mamiya Universal Press because the 600SE just doesnt have the amount of accessories as the Mamiya. Though its a bit more rare they still seem to cost the same typically.</p>

<p>I just got a Polaroid back for my Graflex I wish there was a Fuji B&W that had a negative.</p>

<p>Nate, buying a 110A is also 10X the investment... so as they say... you get what you pay for. However, I don't agree that it's 10X better lens... the packfilm cameras with GLASS lenses are very good performers, maybe not as "fast" as the 110A or 180, but certainly no-where near as bad as the plastic lensed versions. I think most people's perceptions of packfilm cameras comes from their experience with the plastic variety and the fact that the very early emulsions where not nearly as good as the later ones, and the Fuji emulsions are just flat out amazing in quality.</p>

<p>Chris:<br>

Dean Jones at <a href="http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle">http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle</a> does a first rate job of converting Polaroid to film use. Most want the 4x5 conversion, but he'll talk to you about the choices. He will also sell you a modestly priced DVD with a ton of information. <br>

Noah Schwartz has an excellent New England builder of Polaroids conversions and any number of other camera related work. You can find Noah and Dean in the Photo.net membership list. They are active members who are very helpful to people who think they want to do this themselves. There are others who make conversions but these are two I could recommend. <br>

On the conversions, their prices are relatively low. <br>

Patrick Dempsey above has done some do-it-yourself work that looks sweet. </p>