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I am considering using either Kodak Ready loads or Fuji Quick loads for convenience. Which film holder should I consider? I believe there is a holder made by Polaroid which accepts both types and I would like to know more about them before buying. Kodak T-Max (100TMX) an Fuji 100 Acros seem to be the only B&W films available for these. I also like the Fuji E-6 films.
What are the pros and cons of each film holder?

Take a look at the following chart on Robert White's site http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/Large%20ac ... Labelsheet , I personally decided that the Fuji system might not be compatible with anything else, but there are imperfections in using Fuji in any of the other systems. Acros is a great B&W film as are the E6 films that Fuji do.

I have been looking at the prices for the Kodak Readyload Holder and Kodak films and the Fuji Quickload Holder and Fuji films.

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The Fuji 100 Acros is vastly more expensive than Kodak T-Max (100TMX).
It looks like the Readyload system will be the one I will choose unless Fuji offer 100 Acros Quickloads at a more sensible price.

hello Keith,i'm using Kodak readyloads most of the time.two reasons's,as far as i'm concerned T-Max 100 is the best film out in black and white,and that is in any format 35mm or 5x4.i just love this film,i know what it capable of .the second reason quick loads keep the dust problem to zero.if i can also recommend a develper for it,Peter Hogan's Presycol.this develpoer is stunning especially with T-Max.log on to his web site(also his a gentleman to deal with). www.monochromephotography.com
all the best.
Silver printing is alive and kicking.
(and a lot of fun!)

Keith,forgot to mention i use polaroid 545 holder.far cheaper to buy(on e bay)and i like using polaroid type 55 film so one holder does both jobs.
Hwyl!

Keith, a company in Manchester (PFD) were selling out of date Acros QL at £20 per box (£15 in bulk). If you think it is worth it, I will call them tomorrow to see if they still have stock. I bought a case of 20 boxes for £300+vat; it keeps well and it is my view that Fuji have made more long-term commitment to film than Kodak. Having said that, as long as you are careful with a polaroid 545, that will allow you to use any of the QL type films as well as Polaroid

Joanna Carter wrote:Keith, a company in Manchester (PFD) were selling out of date Acros QL at £20 per box (£15 in bulk). If you think it is worth it, I will call them tomorrow to see if they still have stock. I bought a case of 20 boxes for £300+vat; it keeps well and it is my view that Fuji have made more long-term commitment to film than Kodak. Having said that, as long as you are careful with a polaroid 545, that will allow you to use any of the QL type films as well as Polaroid

I think I will most likely go for the Kodak film Joanna, the difference in the price of in date films is shocking and there`s less than £5 difference between in date 100TMX and out of date 100 Acros. A pity they don`t make an identical film holder.
Thanks for replying, also thanks to du a gwyn.
Cheers.

There are rumours that Kodak are selling their film production. Might have an influence.

Steve

I ordered a Readyload Holder and a 20 sheet pack of T-Max 100 which arrived yesterday and I may expose a few sheets this weekend to familiarise myself with this film.
Thanks to all who replied.
Cheers,
Keith.

With a short period of sunshine yesterday (mostly raining), I exposed 3 sheets of the Kodak T-Max Readyloads, photographing an outdoor still-life subject and bracketing each sheet. The 1st one exposed at the recommended ISO, the 2nd at + half an f/stop extra and the 3rd at 1 stop extra to get a `feel` for the optimum meter setting for future reference.
It felt strange using this system for the first time and now I`m wondering if all is well and I didn't pull the entire Readyload sheet out instead of just the dark slide. I shall soon find out when processing the film sheets.
Did anyone else have similar doubts when using a Quickload or Readyload holder for the first time?

Keith Tapscott wrote:Did anyone else have similar doubts when using a Quickload or Readyload holder for the first time?

I purposefully sacrificed a sheet of film when I first started using Quickloads. Put the sheet in the holder when not in the camera and played untill I was sure I was hapy with the way it handled. Apart from a brief spell where I put the film in the wrong way round (the envelope comes clean away!) I've never had any isuues since!

The negatives came out OK, the one exposed at E.I.100 ISO/ASA had good midtones and highlights although the shadows were a touch too thin and lacking in detail, the one exposed at half an f/stop extra had excellent shadow details although the highlights and higher midtones were a bit dense. Perhaps a light meter setting of ISO 80 and a slight pull of development in future should do the trick.
I don't have a 4x5 enlarger, so commercial enlargements for the time until I find an enlarger for a bargain price.

Keith Tapscott wrote:I don't have a 4x5 enlarger, so commercial enlargements for the time until I find an enlarger for a bargain price.

You could always succumb to the allure of a nice scanner

Joanna Carter wrote:

Keith Tapscott wrote:I don't have a 4x5 enlarger, so commercial enlargements for the time until I find an enlarger for a bargain price.

You could always succumb to the allure of a nice scanner

I actually enjoy "YE OLDE TRADITIONAL METHOD".

Cheers.

Keith Tapscott wrote:I actually enjoy "YE OLDE TRADITIONAL METHOD"

Aha, another Hypo sniffer eh? You could always leave a bottle open next to the keyboard, turn off all the lights and put a red filter over the screen.