so convenient to be able to shoot it handheld with a proper lens. we have to support in production film like instax so that fujifilm will continue making them ;)
For someone who grew up in the shadow of Polaroid, this is truly an unholy monster. Polaroid invented instant photography. Kodak stole it and got nailed for it . Kodak then sold their technology to Fuji, who turned it into Instax. There is a great account of the whole sordid affair in the book "A Triumph of Genius". So this is essentially mating a Polaroid with adulterated Kodak tech. I can't wait to get my hands on one!
Kodak process used in instax was also patented by Polaroid;Kodak only invent white opacifier;Fuji make only better dyes very satured and super fine grained and at iso 800 vs 320 and 600 Kodak and Polaroid film
I will forever say it - Instax is probably the best instant film ever made, they just support it with bad glass and this is proof. dreaming of the day they made a Fuji X Instax; the evo is the path closer
The best ever made is fp100 c Fuji peel apart film and type 55/51/105/665 iso 80 black white film whit reusable negative,a type of Polaroid polapan never cloned by Fuji and Kodak
I love Fuji Instax cameras. I recently used one to take photographs at an 18th. The kids went wild for the camera and film. They loved it. Plus, being physical prints, they won’t lose the photos.
I just got this camera a few days ago (but modded for 4x5 film not instax) but still super excited to use it. I've shot instax film using the Lomograflok on my Intrepid and can attest that the film is incredibly when using a good lens. Love the portraits you took.
Hello, I have the same/similar camera with the instax wide conversion. I bought mine about 5 years ago, however mine is a 110B so the rangefinder and framing window is combined. I would recommend sourcing a Polaroid 4 stop ND filter which attaches to the lens (since there is no ability to screw filters on). It reduces the film ISO from 800 to about ISO 50 which means you can shoot wide open when outside. I generally prefer the performance at f5.6, I find it is the sweet spot between bokeh and center sharpness especially for portraiture.
Thank you for this comment. I just bought that 4 stop filter and can't wait to try it. When you are shooting without the filter are you raiting the film for 800? I have heard some people are rating it at 640 and getting better results.
Are you able to shoot wide open outside with this set up or are you having to use like an ND filter becuase of the ISO 800 film? Also are you rating it for 800, I've heard some people are rating it for 640. Great video!
Great video - partially because you just increased my vocabulary immensely - thanks! "Boke(a)holic" - now that's such a cool word I'll definitely be using! And lots of great photo tips (such as the instax film works best for portraits and not landscapes). Another excellent tip is to use the mint instax camera with a separate meter (I can attest to that). Enjoyed the video very much - thank you. An finally, being from the Bronx myself (although not a beer drinker) - you stirred up feelings in me of "Bronx" patriotism (I love that you t-shirt!)
That camera is beautiful! So great to see this conversion. Last time I shot with a Polaroid Land Camera was about 55 years ago. It belonged to my Dad and he let me shoot it a few times.
What a cool way to resurrect such a great old camera!!! I'll have to get myself one in the near future and try out the conversion. So much better than the Fuji cameras. And, a great way to keep these old cameras alive and relevant.
Hi, thank you to share your experience. I've a question, how do you find with the focus considering the space occupied by the Lomo? Is the position comfortable, can you still see well through the range/viewfinder? Thank you!
Took a look at Albert's guide on how to build this mod and honestly, it seems pretty simple. If I can find a cheap 110a in an antique shop or junk store, I might give this mod a try! Carrying this seems MUCH easier than carrying around my Graflex 😂
I’m currently trying to replicate this conversion! It’s taking a while to get the 3D design just right but I’m very excited for when everything’s done!
I have a model 160, but I BADLY wanna get a 110. I just bought the lomograflok back, so I'm hoping I can snag one of these beauties so I can experience using it. If not, at least I have my cameradactyl 4x5
I have a Polaroid 150 and 95b and it is so close but not the same. Ive been staring at them for months trying to figure out how to make it work with the Lomograflok! I may have to get my hands on a 110.
Does this work with a regular 110 Polaroid model that is neither 110a or 110b, I own this model but haven't been able to find any information about it.
I had an eBay-sourced Polaroid 110A and had it converted to take 100/660 series film. That was fine, then I set aside to "do 35mm film." When Fuji stopped making Pack film, that lashup became a "filmless classic" like the Polaroid 180/195. I've seen others convert 110-series Polaroid cameras to take Fuji Instax film, which depended upon finding a trashed Lomography Instax Wide camera. (But then, even Fuji's Instax cameras are two steps above trash, anyway.) This has me thinking about this kind of analog photography once again.;)
That’s pretty freaking cool. I’ve just EBay listed up a broken lens instax wide camera that I was gonna do this with, but too many other projects 👍🏼👍🏼😎
I have make the conversion too without any 3d printed parts and trying to keep the camera as original looking as possible. but required a lot of sawing :')
...as in the rangefinder in the crown graphic. I use mine with a 6x9 back and just use the rangefinder an its absolutely zeroed in perfectly.. Don't quite trust it enough with 4x5 yet ;)
I recently just converted my 110a to take instax wide, I'm still having trouble getting the focusing to work as the images are being produced but it's still a little blurry despite making sure my composure on the rangefinder is correctly aligned. Anyone know how to fix this issue? I really like the practice with this camera but I'm also wasting so many shots lol
Even though this is so sick and I would love to have one for myself, do you think this might not be necessary with Polaroid printers? I just purchased one myself and I just shoot the photos on my camera and send it over to my printer to give the photos that Polaroid feel. It’s an amazing concept and clearly there will be a certain feel to your process but I’ve been thinking with technology, there is a lot of work around to get the same results for “cheaper” if that makes sense.
I think the image quality should be much better when you expose the picture directly on the film though a gorgeous lens compared to a light strip that exposes the film like a scanner.
Dude instax with a wide aperture is a truly god tier combo haha. Call me a bokeh hoe but shooting that shit at f/2.8 on the MUP is pure magic when you can land focus. I’ve had both the 110A and 110B and while most people prefer the single window of the B I find the increased magnification of the A’s rf easier to focus, also that keystone shape seems easier than the circle found in most other rf’s. I’ve never seen black frame wide! I’m hyped it exists when did they release that?
Black and white film is not going anywhere though, it will definitely outlive color film and be there for decades to come since it isn't that hard to make.
I adore pathfinder 1959 camera converted but in 2023 iPhone whit app gratis like reeeflex and Bluetooth instax printer make identical quality pictures and stay in poket and not is a 2,8 kg camera 😂;interesting also for collectors not to really use
so convenient to be able to shoot it handheld with a proper lens. we have to support in production film like instax so that fujifilm will continue making them ;)
It really is convenient!
For someone who grew up in the shadow of Polaroid, this is truly an unholy monster. Polaroid invented instant photography. Kodak stole it and got nailed for it . Kodak then sold their technology to Fuji, who turned it into Instax. There is a great account of the whole sordid affair in the book "A Triumph of Genius". So this is essentially mating a Polaroid with adulterated Kodak tech. I can't wait to get my hands on one!
It really is. Instax has taken over
Kodak process used in instax was also patented by Polaroid;Kodak only invent white opacifier;Fuji make only better dyes very satured and super fine grained and at iso 800 vs 320 and 600 Kodak and Polaroid film
I will forever say it - Instax is probably the best instant film ever made, they just support it with bad glass and this is proof.
dreaming of the day they made a Fuji X Instax; the evo is the path closer
Fuji x instax sounds amazing haha. Fuji would really kill it with a real camera for instax. Leaving so much money on the table
They have the ability to link to an Instax printer in the camera
The best ever made is fp100 c Fuji peel apart film and type 55/51/105/665 iso 80 black white film whit reusable negative,a type of Polaroid polapan never cloned by Fuji and Kodak
I love Fuji Instax cameras.
I recently used one to take photographs at an 18th. The kids went wild for the camera and film. They loved it. Plus, being physical prints, they won’t lose the photos.
Agreed! They are grwat
I just got this camera a few days ago (but modded for 4x5 film not instax) but still super excited to use it. I've shot instax film using the Lomograflok on my Intrepid and can attest that the film is incredibly when using a good lens. Love the portraits you took.
yea! the lomograflok is such a good tool
Where did you get yours modded?
Your first video inspired me to get my own polaroid 110 converted and it's been sent off to option8 to get a lomograflok attached!
Oh cool! Enjoy
Hello, I have the same/similar camera with the instax wide conversion. I bought mine about 5 years ago, however mine is a 110B so the rangefinder and framing window is combined.
I would recommend sourcing a Polaroid 4 stop ND filter which attaches to the lens (since there is no ability to screw filters on). It reduces the film ISO from 800 to about ISO 50 which means you can shoot wide open when outside. I generally prefer the performance at f5.6, I find it is the sweet spot between bokeh and center sharpness especially for portraiture.
yea i want some ND for it. thanks for the rec
Thank you for this comment. I just bought that 4 stop filter and can't wait to try it. When you are shooting without the filter are you raiting the film for 800? I have heard some people are rating it at 640 and getting better results.
@@paulfield6815 i meter at iso 50 which means i rate it at 800 (400 > 200 > 100 > 50)
Are you able to shoot wide open outside with this set up or are you having to use like an ND filter becuase of the ISO 800 film? Also are you rating it for 800, I've heard some people are rating it for 640. Great video!
Great video - partially because you just increased my vocabulary immensely - thanks! "Boke(a)holic" - now that's such a cool word I'll definitely be using! And lots of great photo tips (such as the instax film works best for portraits and not landscapes). Another excellent tip is to use the mint instax camera with a separate meter (I can attest to that). Enjoyed the video very much - thank you. An finally, being from the Bronx myself (although not a beer drinker) - you stirred up feelings in me of "Bronx" patriotism (I love that you t-shirt!)
Haha thanks for watching!
That camera is beautiful! So great to see this conversion. Last time I shot with a Polaroid Land Camera was about 55 years ago. It belonged to my Dad and he let me shoot it a few times.
That’s awesome!
@@ribsyI've been a Leica Camera junkie for years but am now getting interested in instant film cameras. Your video was a great inspiration. Thank you.
What a cool way to resurrect such a great old camera!!! I'll have to get myself one in the near future and try out the conversion. So much better than the Fuji cameras. And, a great way to keep these old cameras alive and relevant.
Totally agreed - it has a whole new life now
This is so dope! Those photos look great!
thanks for watching
Hi, thank you to share your experience. I've a question, how do you find with the focus considering the space occupied by the Lomo? Is the position comfortable, can you still see well through the range/viewfinder? Thank you!
This cameras has a couple rangefinder
I have that very same camera but converted into an actual 4x5. Very very fun to use.
oh cool!
I have one of those cameras in original form and it has a clip on light meter, still in working order, as you say, it is a lovely camera.
Wow thats amazing
I am legitimately blown away! This is amazing! Now I must search eBay to see if I can actually afford any of the stuff
Hahaha good luck
Took a look at Albert's guide on how to build this mod and honestly, it seems pretty simple. If I can find a cheap 110a in an antique shop or junk store, I might give this mod a try! Carrying this seems MUCH easier than carrying around my Graflex 😂
haha it def it! altho this camera isn't small haha
I’m currently trying to replicate this conversion! It’s taking a while to get the 3D design just right but I’m very excited for when everything’s done!
All the necessary files are up on Thingiverse if you want to use those!
Check out Albert’s guide!
This is awesome, thanks for sharing. I think this kind of camera makes 4x5 so much more accessible. :)
I agree! More accessible and more fun!
Nice overview, thanks Ribsy! Definitely putting this on the build guide.
Yessir! You did great work here 💪🏽
Hey man, would you take on a commission to make another one of these? If one was to source the camera and get one of those lomograflok backs
I have a model 160, but I BADLY wanna get a 110. I just bought the lomograflok back, so I'm hoping I can snag one of these beauties so I can experience using it. If not, at least I have my cameradactyl 4x5
Yea def. As long as you can use the lomo back!
I have a Polaroid 150 and 95b and it is so close but not the same. Ive been staring at them for months trying to figure out how to make it work with the Lomograflok! I may have to get my hands on a 110.
Yea def do! A great setup
I have this camera and thanks to you for posting this video.
Thanks for watching
Love it !!! ( Polaroid sx-70 shooter here )
Niceeee ✌🏽
Does this work with a regular 110 Polaroid model that is neither 110a or 110b, I own this model but haven't been able to find any information about it.
I dunno! Check the link in the video description for more info from the creator
I love this! I paid a guy a few years back to mod mine, and completely got scammed :(
Oh no!!!
I’m still waiting for a LomoGraflok Mini to put on my Graflex 2x3. It’s like the perfect size.
That would be really cool!
Bro bokeh ho is my my favorite photography phrase of all time now 🤣
Hahaha
I had an eBay-sourced Polaroid 110A and had it converted to take 100/660 series film. That was fine, then I set aside to "do 35mm film." When Fuji stopped making Pack film, that lashup became a "filmless classic" like the Polaroid 180/195. I've seen others convert 110-series Polaroid cameras to take Fuji Instax film, which depended upon finding a trashed Lomography Instax Wide camera. (But then, even Fuji's Instax cameras are two steps above trash, anyway.) This has me thinking about this kind of analog photography once again.;)
The instax rollers are far from trash. they are gold
Can you still remove the lomography back with this conversion? I’d like to follow this conversion but still use the back on another camera.
Yea you def can remove it. But you would have to unscrew the adapter entire off, then remove the lomoback
Just have a 110A or B modded for 4z5 and get a separate Lomograflok back.
Interesting. After recently buying a Zinstax back I don't need to be tempted with another instant camera for a while!
Hahaha yup
Top Dude. (excellent presenter) I'm far too lazy to abandon my D3S/D3X/D4 bodies for this, but it look great. 😀
Yea def looks great!
Beautiful camera. Would love to have one. I can’t 3D print though.
you can have someone print for you
Wow, that camera take great looking pictures.
It’s a great package
@@ribsy who made that camera for you if you don't mind me asking.
That’s pretty freaking cool. I’ve just EBay listed up a broken lens instax wide camera that I was gonna do this with, but too many other projects 👍🏼👍🏼😎
Haha good luck with that!
Damn the image quality looks amazing
Yea man. It’s as good as it gets on instax
I have make the conversion too without any 3d printed parts and trying to keep the camera as original looking as possible. but required a lot of sawing :')
haha i can imagine
Do you not trust your graflex rangefinder?
...as in the rangefinder in the crown graphic. I use mine with a 6x9 back and just use the rangefinder an its absolutely zeroed in perfectly.. Don't quite trust it enough with 4x5 yet ;)
i don't - honestly, i've never used the rangeifinder since i typically shoot on a tripod and use the ground glass
Very cool Ribs!
Indeed!!
That's so sick!
Yea it is!
Amazing, I need one now!
Yea it is amazing!
I recently just converted my 110a to take instax wide, I'm still having trouble getting the focusing to work as the images are being produced but it's still a little blurry despite making sure my composure on the rangefinder is correctly aligned. Anyone know how to fix this issue? I really like the practice with this camera but I'm also wasting so many shots lol
haha yea thats the tough part! check out the link in the video description - my homie published an article about his process
I have this camera. Where do I get the mod?!?!
Check the link in the video description, you can reach out to the author
this is so cool. Man, why do you have to tease us like that bro? We can't buy a camera like this lol
haha sorry! im a lucky man
That is a beautiful thing.
It is indeed 😀
Even though this is so sick and I would love to have one for myself, do you think this might not be necessary with Polaroid printers? I just purchased one myself and I just shoot the photos on my camera and send it over to my printer to give the photos that Polaroid feel. It’s an amazing concept and clearly there will be a certain feel to your process but I’ve been thinking with technology, there is a lot of work around to get the same results for “cheaper” if that makes sense.
I’m not gonna stop you but it’s totally different 😊
I think the image quality should be much better when you expose the picture directly on the film though a gorgeous lens compared to a light strip that exposes the film like a scanner.
I'm happy to pay for the preservation of film, though I do wonder what the margin is for Fuji instax 🧐
Yea they are prob making a killing on it
@Ribsy
It would be nice to see instax square backs for hasselblads
Agreed!!
Where can I get this?
its not really for sale
Just. Wow.
Haha yea it’s cool
Dude instax with a wide aperture is a truly god tier combo haha. Call me a bokeh hoe but shooting that shit at f/2.8 on the MUP is pure magic when you can land focus. I’ve had both the 110A and 110B and while most people prefer the single window of the B I find the increased magnification of the A’s rf easier to focus, also that keystone shape seems easier than the circle found in most other rf’s. I’ve never seen black frame wide! I’m hyped it exists when did they release that?
It really is!!
Was shopping this morning on how to convert my Polaroid 450. I may look into a modded one of these.
Who can do this in the USA?
not sure who can do it but i put the instructions on the link
Try panomicron rhodium
Hey Ribs, is the gentleman accepting jobs to mod these cameras at all?
Maybe! Hit him up on Instagram
Black and white film is not going anywhere though, it will definitely outlive color film and be there for decades to come since it isn't that hard to make.
that’s def a given
Who sells the conversion?
You can reach out to my friend in the article
欲しい
😎
I adore pathfinder 1959 camera converted but in 2023 iPhone whit app gratis like reeeflex and Bluetooth instax printer make identical quality pictures and stay in poket and not is a 2,8 kg camera 😂;interesting also for collectors not to really use
Hmmmm
Who cares if it's inefficient? It's fun.
Those Polaroid 110a cameras are horrible. Clunky an ofcourse the freelines won't match ones you convert it to some other format.
I couldn’t disagree more
This is such a stupid waste of time!!
Ok