Anyone ever used FUJI Instant film (4x5")?

kds315* · Expire: 2021-03-09

Would be interested to hear about experieces using that Polaroid compatible film.

Arkku · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1416 Location: Helsinki, Finland

I've shot a few photos with the Fuji 9×12 cm instant film (with a large format camera & Polaroid back). As an instant film it works nicely, dynamic range is perhaps not very good and it seems prone to a magenta cast (haven't experimented enough to know what causes it, but it's not always there… maybe inaccuracy with developing time).

One notable difference to Polaroid is that the image can't really be transferred, i.e. pressed onto a sheet of watercolor paper for artistic effect or such. (Technically it can be transferred if done in darkness, but even that solution seems to lead to poor quality.)

ludoo · Expire: 2011-12-05

I never shot 4x5, but I routinely use FP-100C (9x12) and I absolutely love it: wonderful colours and great contrast, with a slightly blue cast which only adds to the image. Of course, much depends on the cmera and lens you use: with my Polaroid 600se and its Mamiya 127mm it really shines.