With the demise of Kodak Readyload film I'm going to need to switch to quickloads for camping trips where I don't want the extra weight of dark slides. However I do not have a Quickload holder - just the latest version of the Kodak holder. Searching the web I see mixed opinions about quickloads being compatible with the Kodak holder. I was hoping one of the LF users here may be able to give a definitive answer? Any info much appreciated, Tristan
Posted by Mark Stahlke on August 25, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Hi Tristan,
I use Fuji Quickloads in a Kodak Readyload holder all the time. I've never had a problem with it. I recently acquired a Fuji holder since Kodak is discontinuing the Readyload system. I prefer the Kodak holder.
Maybe it was the individual units we own, but we had terrible luck with the versions of the Kodak holders. We never made peace with them, even using Kodak's own Readyloads. So the reverse of what you're asking, we found the Readyloads worked fine in the Quickload holders, right along with the Quickloads. In our experience the Quickload holder is just a better piece of gear and worth the cost.
Not up for backpacking consideration due to the extra weight, but best of all in our hands is the Polaroid holder.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on August 25, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I'd have to second the Polaroid holder. It can handle anything (Quickloads, Readyloads and Polaroid film). I think it is the 505 holder, but someone can correct me if that is wrong.
The short summary: the Kodak holders don't play nice with other brands while the Polariod holders worked with anything, anytime and under any conditions. They are a bit heavier, but pretty much indestructible. The Polaroids also have the advantage that with the recent demise of instant film for them, they should be on the market in relative quantity.
Dan, the Polaroid holder that will work with Readyloads and Quickloads is the 545 series. I have heard that the 545i and the 545Pro work the best.
I use a Fuji QL holder for my Fuji QL's. Harley Goldman mentioned that there may be film flatness issues when using Fuji QL's in a Polaroid holder. I haven't tried it, so can't comment further.
I am going to hold onto my 545Pro. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but hopefully either IIford or Fuji will produce instant film in single sheets. I also keep it around as a backup in case my Fuji unit goes south.
-P
Posted by Mel Ladewig on August 26, 2008 at 9:12 AM
I have both the Fuji quickload and Kodak single-sheet Readyload holders. Quickload packets work well in both. I prefer the ergonomics of the kodak holder. The kodak holder masks a bit more of the image than the fuji holder though.
Posted by Dan Baumbach on August 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Readyloads didn't work well in a Quickload holder so I ended up buying both. When my Quickload holder started developing problems, I just used the Readyload holder for a number of years without any problems.
- Dan.
Posted by Dan Baumbach on August 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Readyloads didn't work well in a Quickload holder so I ended up buying both. When my Quickload holder started developing problems, I just used the Readyload holder for a number of years without any problems.
Mel is right about the Readyload holder masking a bit more of the image. I've never done any testing but it seems that my Quickload holder shows more than my Canham ground glass so that might not be a bad thing.
- Dan.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on August 26, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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9 repliesI use Fuji Quickloads in a Kodak Readyload holder all the time. I've never had a problem with it. I recently acquired a Fuji holder since Kodak is discontinuing the Readyload system. I prefer the Kodak holder.
Cheers,
Not up for backpacking consideration due to the extra weight, but best of all in our hands is the Polaroid holder.
The short summary: the Kodak holders don't play nice with other brands while the Polariod holders worked with anything, anytime and under any conditions. They are a bit heavier, but pretty much indestructible. The Polaroids also have the advantage that with the recent demise of instant film for them, they should be on the market in relative quantity.
I use a Fuji QL holder for my Fuji QL's. Harley Goldman mentioned that there may be film flatness issues when using Fuji QL's in a Polaroid holder. I haven't tried it, so can't comment further.
I am going to hold onto my 545Pro. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but hopefully either IIford or Fuji will produce instant film in single sheets. I also keep it around as a backup in case my Fuji unit goes south.
-P
- Dan.
Mel is right about the Readyload holder masking a bit more of the image. I've never done any testing but it seems that my Quickload holder shows more than my Canham ground glass so that might not be a bad thing.
- Dan.