Fuji instant film for a Polaroid Land 103?

<p>I have a <a href="http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdcam-pack.htm#103">Polaroid Land 103</a> . Since apparently <a href="http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=NewsDesk_Internal&article_num=123108-4">Polaroid ceased making film</a> at the close of 2008 (I just learned this today) and the remaining stock is getting expensive, I'm searching for substitutes.<br>

I'm getting confused reading the specs for the various Fuji instant films. The Land List says my camera "will accept <a href="http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landfilm.htm#P100">100/660-Series Land Pack Films</a> and anything that fits a Polaroid #405 film back," but I can't quite figure out which Fuji films fit that description.<br>

Then I see that it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_film#Fujifilm">says here</a> that <em>all</em> of the following Fuji pack film will work in my 103: FP-100C, FP-100B, FP-100B, FP-3000B, and FP-400B45. Can some kind soul tell me if that's actually true? Please?<br>

Cheers,<br /> Mush</p>

<p>If it has "45" in the name it doesn't fit. Otherwise they will work fine.</p>

<p>John is correct... and I did hear rumors that Fuji may offer more pack-film emulsions in the future... basically offering the rest of the world films that are sold exclusively in Japan. Do note that Fuji film packs are slightly different than Polaroid film packs and there are many articles online discussing what to do if your film tears or gets jammed. And the last time I checked, B&H still had some Polaroid emulsions in stock and had not really raised the prices, although the Polaroid film has always been MUCH more expensive than the Fuji stuff. I'm afraid that Fuji will raise prices when their only direct competition has completely disappeared, as price was their main advantage over Polaroid to begin with. Be warned though, Fuji color films are far more accurate and less prone to wild distortions in hue than Polaroids, and tend to be more "cool" than "warm" (something common to ALL Fuji color film in my opinion.)</p>

<p>Also, saw on the web that Fuji is introducing one of their instant film cameras to the U. S. soon. It seems that some professions, such as Real Estate, Law enforcement, etc. want instant film cameras.<br>

<a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/press/news/display_news?newsID=879723">http://www.fujifilmusa.com/press/news/display_news?newsID=879723</a></p>

<p>Just to be clear... Fuji FP100C, FP100B, and FP3000B will work fine. FP100C45 (or any other film with "45" in it) will not work as John pointed out. That film is for 4x5 size film backs.<br>

I have used the Fuji film in four or five different Polaroid cameras includeing a 100, 250, 195, and back for a RB67 made by Polaroid. I can only recall one frame that messed up out of about 10 or 15 packs of film. It is great stuff but I am partial to the B&W. I do look forward to some other speeds like 400 or maybe 800. My favorite is the 195 Camera with a Zeiss finder from a 250 installed, as it fully manual exposure. There is no way to push or pull process, or even "fix" in the dark room. Either you get it, or you don't.</p>

<p>The main thing is to get the rollers good and clean. Often these camera sit up for years with the chemical sitting on it and it gets all gummed up. This is the main cause for jamms or other issues with fim extraction. Alcohol and some Q-tips with an old tooth brush works well. Just get the rollers as free as you can.</p>

<p>After you get it clean and buy a pack of FP100C, FP100B, or FP3000B, you are ready to go. Have you made sure the battery is any good and the shutter is fireing?</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

<p>Jason</p>

<p>Jack, the camera they are releasing here is a camera taking "pocket-size" images. It is the Fuji version of the short-lived Polaroid Mio. They are battery-in-the-pack style films similar to 600 and Spectra films. Pack film is a completely different animal and I'm not sure why that article puts the two into the same conversation. Police et al use packfilm because it's a large negative and there are professional cameras available... heck, Polaroid even made special film for police and ID card use. (UV/ID has an embedded UV security stripe across it so it can be verified to be an out of the camera original). Last time I checked you could still get back stock of UV/ID but it's not cheap.</p>

<p>I included that article for those that still wanted to use an instant film camera. But, could not find any film for their old Polaroids.</p>

<p>Thank you so much, everyone!</p>

<p><strong>Jason:</strong> Yes, I bought the 103 a few years ago at a flea market and got it cleaned up and bought a battery for it then. Friday afternoon I found several filters for sale on eBay - including the orange cloud filter I've always wanted - and that's what got me thinking I should get the 103 out again after leaving it in the closet for a year.</p>