Polaroid Type 87 and 88

[Dave Jenkins]

I have a couple of Arca-Swiss Polaroid backs for the Hasselblad 500 series. They take Type 87 and 88 film, which was the almost-square 3-1/4x3-3/8 size. As of a few years ago, no one made this size. I've been doing a search and can't find any, but does anyone on this forum know if someone has begun producing it again?

 

[emayoh]

I don't think so. Fuji does not and Imposible stated that the machines for producing packfilm were disassembled and won't be part of their efforts.

 

[giulio stucchi]

No current production for the peel apart square format film.
the "Viva film" and the "Choco 80" were the last polaroid production 2008 - 2009, they pop on on the bay from time to time but of course are all expired by now.

 

[3rdtrick]

I see square format Polaroid cameras list for $5 and get no bids. No one is making film. Maybe you could convert one of your backs using a back from a 100 series camera. This is a common conversion on many other things and Fuji does make film for these.
Pete

 

[Dave Jenkins]

I just want to sell the backs, but no one is going to buy them if film is not available.

 

[Jamie123]

I just want to sell the backs, but no one is going to buy them if film is not available.

No they won't, but to be honest, even the ones that take available Fuji packfilm sell for very little. I paid $15 for mine.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

No they won't, but to be honest, even the ones that take available Fuji packfilm sell for very little. I paid $15 for mine.

Really? I can only find $30-and-above on ePrey.

 

[Nokton48]

I bought one of those square-format Hasselblad backs by mistake, it was not well presented in the ad. I consider it a loss.

That said, I still enjoy the thrill of pulling 'roids. Expensive but very fun, and definitely cheaper than a 6x6 medium format digital back.

 

[Dave Jenkins]

If you enjoy them I'll give you a couple if you'll pay the shipping.