Graflex.org Forum Index Graflex.org
Get help with your Graflex questions here
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Calumet Polaroid Processor

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Graflex.org Forum Index -> Large Format Photography
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
camz



Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Posts: 138
Location: Southern CA

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anyone have any experience with the Calumet Polaroid processor for 8x10? How well does it work compared with Polaroid's version?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
ImageMaker



Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 93
Location: North Carolina

PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No experience, but I'd be mildly surprised if it weren't just a relabeled Polaroid-built unit...

_________________
Is thirty-five years too long to wait for your first Speed?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
RichS



Joined: 18 Oct 2001
Posts: 1468
Location: South of Rochester, NY

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Calumet processor has no relationship at all to the Polaroid. It's a completely different design and hand cranked only. Hand cranking on the Poloaroid was an option and it was not particularly devloped for that kind of operation.

I don't have a Calumet here, but from what I've heard it works just fine. The only minor problem seems to be to adjust to the proper crank spedd and keeping that speed constant. I haven't heard any particular compaints about it and many people seem to like it. If it were not for the cost of the processor (and film), I'd grab one just to compare. I have no doubts that it must weight considerably less that the Polaroid beast with it's heavy motor...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Graflex.org Forum Index -> Large Format Photography All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group