Fujifilm FI-800GT instant film usable in Kodak EK8 (?)

[Dirk-san]

Hi, perhaps the following is of interest to instant shooters:

I have not tried this myself to confirm, but it appears that with some minor modifications Fujifilm FI-800GT instant film is usable in Kodak EK8 cameras.

The Fuji film is more sensitive than the Kodak camera wants it, so apparently a smaller aperture or ND filter is required.

Instructions on how to modify (in Japanese): http://island.geocities.jp/sihohigari/jp/tip/fi800.html

Fujifilm FI-800GT instant film is available only in Japan, but available via direct personal imports.

Regards

Dirk

[keithwms]

But Dirk, I want 8x10 fp100b!

[Dirk-san]

For $20 a pack I assume?

[amuderick]

Interesting. The Fuji instant technology is apparently based on the Kodak methods. For example, the film is exposed from behind, as in Kodak. This removes the need for a reversing mirror, a la the SX-70. This, and the integral battery, are two major reasons it would never be 'easy' for Fuji to replace SX-70 or 600 Polaroid film.

[Brac]

The English translation for converting Fuji instant film to work in an EK-8 is here: http://island.geocities.jp/sihohigari/tip/fi800.html

I bought my EK-8 just before Kodak were forced to withdraw their films so I only ever got to put one film through it. Since then the camera has stayed in its box while I waited for it to become a collector's item. Being a rangefinder and made in Germany I thought that might happen but unfortunately it hasn't. So I'm tempted to order some Fuji instant film (when funds allow!). It can be got from here: http://www.unicircuits.com/shop/ and no doubt from elsewhere.

[Peter de Groot]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but does anybody know how to power up one of these camera? I bought one today and want to order film for it. But it appears to have a flat battery. Any thoughts on this?