Ricky Sanders
(K=190) - Comment Date 1/15/2002
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Yes and I've had mixed results. Using my older all-metal Polaroid 545 back, I haven't had any problems whatsoever. However, we recently purchased a new 545-I and have had all sorts of problems. After talking with Polaroid, they gave me some information that was enlightening. The quickload system was developed by Fuji and Polaroid with Kodak joining in later. Kodak recently changed their design to be optimized for use with their own holder, thus the problems with the new Polaroid back. I've also tried it in my Fuji quickload back, and Kodak sheets do not work in it. The solution is to buy the back. The problem is I have been unable to find a Kodak back at any of the major on-line store or in the area in which I live. Hope this helps.
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David Meiland
(K=1820) - Comment Date 1/16/2002
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James, I've considered Readyload and Quickload (Fuji) film a few times, and never done it. A lot of people like them and a lot of other people have had problems with light leaks, dust in the envelopes, envelopes separating or getting jammed in the holder, etc. I always end up just loading my usual holders, which have been fine for years. In black and white you have exactly one choice, TMax 100. If I were taking LF on an extended backpack I might reconsider. There has been extensive discussion of this on rec.photo.large-format. If you do a newsgroup search on Google for keyword 'Readyload' you should come up with plenty. There are some websites with info too, Q.T. Luong's LF page and Kerry Thalmann's page. Oh, and there are also compatibility issues between holders and films. Large format is already enough of a mind bender, so as I say, I've thought about it three or four times and still never done packet film.
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Joffre Swait
(K=626) - Comment Date 1/17/2003
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I have been using Quickloads with the Polaroid 545i for about six months, never a problem. I have just started using Readyloads in the past month, and have only shot about 10 sheets up till now, using the same holder: I have not had any problems. If this reassures you some, note that the Kodak insert in the Readyload box itself states that the film can be used with the Polaroid holder.
Basically, I've found the Polaroid 545i to work well with both the Quickloads and Readyloads. I've also seen no evidence of film flatness problems, which postings in PN have alluded to in the past.
Joffre
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