Topic: Why I don't Throw Away Instant Film Packs

[Adam Doe]

They make neat frames for your pack film shots. You just need to pop the backs off, drill or use a hole punch to create a hole in the back, use some tape to adhere the photos in to keep them from shifting and then snap the back on.

[Indofunk]

My dad always did this with empty SX70 packs! I, of course, continue the tradition

[Francois]

That's pretty neat. And no waste either.

Best of all is it can also be done using an Instax back with just a few mods.

[jharr]

Put a couple of rollers and a motor with a timer in it with your 10 shots all taped together and you have an analog version of those fancy schmancy digital frames! 

[Indofunk]

 

[Adam Doe]

Put a couple of rollers and a motor with a timer in it with your 10 shots all taped together and you have an analog version of those fancy schmancy digital frames! 

Ha! I think I'd have to leave that up to someone with more DIY ingenuity, like Francois.

[Bryan]

I was saving some so that I could possibly still use the cameras after my stock of pack film is gone.  I could cut down a 4x5 negative, insert it like you did and then have a single shot. 

[jharr]

I have put single 4x5 sheets into my Land 900. It's kind of cool, but that's a bit of a boat anchor to lug around for one shot. I suppose I could reload in a bag, but if I'm going to carry all that stuff, I'll just take the Speed Graphic out.

[Bryan]

I have put single 4x5 sheets into my Land 900. It's kind of cool, but that's a bit of a boat anchor to lug around for one shot. I suppose I could reload in a bag, but if I'm going to carry all that stuff, I'll just take the Speed Graphic out.

I agree, probably something I would do once or twice.

[Chalky]

you can put wet/dry plates into the pack film holders, or use the holders themselves as plates too if you wanted to once your pack film has gone...