What do I need to use Fuji 5x4 instant film?

[cabbiinc]

Eh? There seems a lot of conflicting opinions here - which is it specifically for Fuji instant 5x4 film?

I would like to use 5x4 instant film with a pinhole camera I have that only takes a 5x4 filmholder.

Does the 3x4 packfilm fit a 5x4 holder, if so, what is that holder?

For FP-100B, FP-100C, and FP3000B use the Fuji PA-145 or a Polaroid 405 holder. The holder is smaller than a 4x5 back, but it fits a 4x5 camera.

For FP-100B45, FP-100C45, and the like you'd use a Fuji PA-45 or Polaroid 550 back. These fit snugly on most cameras and too tightly on others. There is no wiggle room or play like on a 145/405.

I should add that if you don't have any experience loading these backs you should look up a video tutorial. I'm not saying it's rocket science, but the "tab" comes out a different slot than the film does and getting that all sorted out cost me a few shots. Then I had someone show me what I was supposed to do and I slapped myself on the forehead.

[Venchka]

The Polaroid 405 holder has the same exterior dimensons as the Polaroid 550 holder. Both work in 4x5 cameras. The difference is the opening for the photo. The 405 is smaller. The 405 holder came with an overlay that showed the 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" area of the print on the 4x5 ground glass.

[aluncrockford]

Process supplies have just taken delivery of the fuji instant film back as well as the film

http://www.process-supplies.co.uk/default.aspx

[BobCrowley]

I have both 550 and PA45 and think the Fuji holder has a slight edge over the 550. You pay a premium for the 4X5 pack film, but the sharp color material, and the reclaimable negative you get if you are willing to work on it, are very nice and I think worth it. But if you already have the 405 holder, by all means use it with the smaller pack film, because you will save a lot of money.

I was as confused as you at first, as I thought the Fuji material was a 4X5 sheet film, but it is not.

[Thingy]

I believe you need a Fuji PA-45 film holder for the Fuji instant 4x5 film. I don't know if any of the polaroid backs take it. Getting one second hand is a problem - not many, if any, about, and I can't find anywhere in the UK that sells it. Fuji UK says they were going to sell it at the end of last year - anyone know how to get hold of one in the UK?

They were due to go on sale in the UK in January 2010. I bought mine direct from Fuji in Japan last year, but Robert White are offering them for sale at £245+VAT, linky below.

http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/product...1201&PT_ID=309

I paid the equivalent of £235 for mine last year, after duty, etc, but that was six months before the £ collapsed.....