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

[Steve Smith]

I'm aware that there was a Polaroid 5x4 (or 4x5 if you like) holder for their instant film which is not now available.

If I wanted to use the Fuji version, what do I need to hold it? Does it still fit the Polaroid holder or is there a Fuji specific hoilder?


Steve.

[Snapper]

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?

[sidearm613]

I believe that Fuji specifically designed the packaging of their 4x5 instant film to fit into a Polaroid 545 holder that was designed for Type 55 and the like.

[BenZucker]

For the Fuji instatnt 4x5 film you need to use a polaroid 550 holder (not a 545) or a Fuji PA-45

[David A. Goldfarb]

I believe that Fuji specifically designed the packaging of their 4x5 instant film to fit into a Polaroid 545 holder that was designed for Type 55 and the like.

Unfortunately not. 550 or PA-45, as the other posters have mentioned. Fuji 4x5" instant film is pack film, not sheet film.

[tubetime]

I'm using a polaroid 545i pro film holder and have used it extensively with type 55 polaroid which unfortunately is no longer available. I have been using the same holder with fuji Acros 4x5 quickloads with absolutely no problems. So, if you are talking about single sheets in 4x5 quickloads, the polaroid holder works fine. Alternatively, you can just buy a Fuji quickload holder.

[2F/2F]

You need the dedicated Fuji holder.

IMO, go for a 3x4 packfilm holder for 4x5 instead (Polaroid 405 holder or clone thereof). It is so much cheaper (about 4x), and still gives you a 3x4 picture, which is decent.

If you need 4x5 prints, though, the Fuji holder is the only way to use the Fujiroid 4x5.

[Steve Smith]

Thanks for all of your input. I think I get it now. I was wondering if the Quickload type holders from Fuji and Kodak would work but apparently not.

I don't have any immediate need for 5x4 Polaroid type materials but I only just realised Fuji was making it in that size.

I have a 3x4 size Packfilm holder for my RB67 so I may give that a go first.


Steve.

[Snapper]

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?

[Steve Smith]

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?

From information posted here and other information I have found myself, I think Fuji 5x4 film is in pack film format similar to the smaller 3x4 size pack film

This will fit in Polaroid's 550 film holder or Fuji's PA45 holder.

For the smaller pack film in a 5x4 film holder size, use a Polaroid 405 holder.


Steve.