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sbimages · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Evanston/Chicago

I too am interested in the polaroid back. What model #s will work with my Super Speed? Thanks!

RichS · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:

The current models, and the ones I recommend, are the 545i and 545Pro. They take the individual sheet film like the Type 55 which offers a print or negative. A very good selection of films including a sepia toned one.

There is a holder for pack film, I never remember the number (405? 500?), but I've also heard rumors that the 4x5 pack film will be discontinued. Not 100% sure about that.

The 545i/Pro holder sheet films are by far the best though...

There's also the older 545 (no 'i' or 'Pro'). Some people like it better because it was all metal. I have one. Don't like it any more or less than my 'i' plastic model...

They are all widely available on the used market...

Rangemaster · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:49 am Post subject:

the pack film back is the 405, and there are still some 550 backs floating around, but the most common one you will see is the 405, which requires a graflok back to use.

Fuji, just announced at PMA, that it has improved the FP100 pack film and will contiue to offer for a minimum of 4 years.

So it is still around and available, and is quite good film for the instant market.

Dave

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horla · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 20 Location: nyc

......The 405 is the 3-1/4” x 4-1/4” pack film holder, the 550 is the 4x5 pack film holder. The 500 and the “Graphic Polaroid Back” are the discontinued models. The 545 (or 545i/pro) holds the 4x5 sheet film. The pack film is cheaper, especially the 3-1/4” x 4-1/4” but nothing is more convenient then keeping a few different ISO 4x5 sheets on hand (in the fridge) if you need to make a quick test print.