sergio_caetano1 Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I bought a Polaroid film holder (model 405). It doesn't fit in my BJ Orbit camera (same as old Calumet), there is no room in the back of camera for the thickness of film holder. Any suggestions ? Or may I give up? Thanks (Sergio Caetano) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Give up. It doesn't fit the Busch Pressman either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 The 405 holder is meant to be attached to an international/ graflok back in place of the ground glass. It can only slide nto place if you have a rather forgiving spring loaded back. In addition to the fact that it doesn't fit the back that is currently on your Orbit (I believe you can get a graflok back for this camera but wouldn't recommend doing so just for this) it is not my favorite for several reasons: 1)The pack film it takes is available in fewer emulsions than sheet film 2)It is smaller than sheet film 3)The biggie ..... IMHO while useful for framing and checking lighting never attempt to check focus with this back as the design of the packs inherently means that you are going to hve some film curvature and will frequently have 'softer' focus than you will with your final pictures. OTOH the film is about half the price of the sheet film ... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola_beckett Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Hello, I just bought a Polaroid film holder model 545. I haven't actually bought the film yet but I have no idea what it actually is. I know it is a polaroid with instant positive, and a negative for print. It contains two sheets (I guess, I'll have to buy the package to find out). My question is: do you know any sites or threads where one can get information about usage and qualities of this particular type of film, and moreover, which polaroid back to get for test shots (ie package of ten). ps I have a Linhof Technika iv Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_hicks2 Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 My response is to answer comment by Rafael. I have been using the Polaroid 55PN film/print for years. My only fear is that in all of the complications at Polaroid now they may see fit to drop this film from their line. It is one of the finest grained films made. You do need to buy a jar of Sodium Bisulfite crystals to make a solution to clear and harden the negative after peeling it from the photo base and chemical goop. (I keep a small plastic tank of water handy to drop the negative in until I get home to the chemical bath). There is about one stop difference between best photo and best negative...take your choice. It is a great film and can sometimes reveal that the perfect shot you thought you had lined up really isn't. It is a great way to check out an important shot. Just a little pricey at $2.00 per shot but can be a lifesaver too. Good luck and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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