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I don’t have a 4x5 camera YET!!!👆🏼 and I still bought the back 😂 I literally fell in love with film because of you so thank you!

Instax Wide has such a huge underused potential

Amazing what a good lens (and a good photog) can do for instant film, thank you for the great preview!

I am so, so, stupidly excited for this. I wish they were coming out NOW. My Crown and Sinar are begging for this beast.

I preordered this a while back. I’m so excited to get it and your pictures have me even more excited.

This has been the most inspiring AND hilarious video.

Waffles just pancakes with abs 😅😅😅 you made my day... I am a boomer, I have two 4×5 with Rodenstock lenses. I am not sure I will want to haul that huge suitcase size case around anymore. I am sure glad to see people like you discovering the old ways. I had a full, I mean a full darkroom I have been living in the Southwest desert for nearly 40 years, water is at a premium today, I can not justify the necessary washing needed to process film, and prints. Love your videos.

Great content here again, Ben. Thanks!!

Great video and thanks for the shout-out! i have one on pre-order and I have some hope for a workaround for the 600se, at least for portrait photography.

Every time I see a cameo of myself in one of your fabulous episodes I seem to myself to be increasingly more portly. Call it Covid-25. This episode triggered an epiphany. I am going to strap on a large format device creating the mirage that I am actually smaller. That along with a LomoGraflok back will give me a high fidelity advantage with instant gratification at my disposal. Brilliant!

Honestly mind blowing just how good this is pushing and making instax wide. Who knew it could be so good?! The comparisons with fp-100c are unreal, it's is not AS good, but bloody hell! Not a kick in the arse off it! I'd love a huge 4x5 camera but being realistic I just don't think I'd use it enough to justify buying one, the portability factor is a biggie for me. Unbelievable image quality though, I'll just have to live this one vicariously, and through a green tinted lens!

Came for a Lomograflok back video...now I love you...a lot. Now binging all your videos. SUBBED.

I'm so stoked for this. I'm one of those who pre ordered it before even owning a large format camera lol

Its been 6 months since i preordered the back can’t wait to get it for my 4x5

I am so stoked for this!!! I KNEW the film was always better than the cameras!!! i did preorder it a while ago and am getting antsy for it to come!!! I KNOW it will rock!!!

Love it! Such a great move by lomography! I don’t have a large format camera but I’m very tempted to take the plunge and order this back and a camera!

Digital guy who found a Polaroid impulse af and more in my attic. Love the vids, love your attitude and jokes. Falling down the rabbit hole of your vids. Very much like

Another red hot video Ben, gear like this wants me to give large format a go!

🌟 Hi, Ben! I enjoyed this very much... even though large format photography and those beast cameras are beyond my abilities (and checkbook) you make this an interesting video. You make me feel smarter after I watch one of your videos. At the 0:55 mark, you showed a quick image of the Diana Instant Square... have you ever used one? Apparently it has an optional glass lens and a boatload of accessories and add-ons. The cute little Diana is one that fits in my hobby budget, and a review or unboxing would be fun, interesting and helpful. --- As always... I wish you continued success with your channel and career. 🥂🍾

Fuji made a horrible mistake by discontinuing the FP-100C peel apart film... it doesn't replace it but the instax wide film and new film back will be a great addition to my LF arsenal for that instant images gratification

This thing is definitely going on the back of my 4x5!!!

Just received my Lomograflok back today:)

Great video. The comparison to FP100C was very helpful. Lomography did well with this one. Let’s hope Fuji doesn’t mess up the Instax line of film

the goose ~

Came to your channel for a post-buying review of the Impulse AF (arriving today, super excited! Thank GOD it was the right choice) and already moved onto: 1. Binging your channel and 2. Looking at this as an option to take it to the next level! As a complete newbie to this world, what 4x5s are some affordable options for us that may just be getting carried away with themselves too quick?! Much love from a UK fan who also shares the same "did-you-know-you-look-like-Keith-Haring?" questions as in your Q&A session Thanks!

My crown graphic 4x5 is waiting patiently for this. Ima be that guy hand held shooting instax 4x5 zone focusing - I’m ready 🤣

👍Thanks for the video. I've been longing to use my Speed graphic 4x5 that I have in my analogue collection but the price of the film and the processing has always put me off. This looks like an affordable way to go. New Subscriber 🙂

so excited to see what the modding community does with this back. Already looking at a 3D printed body that accepts press lenses for this thing 👀

Yeah, chef´s french kiss!

Shoutout to the baddies at Lomography for this one, super dope video as always :D

This looks so good. It makes me wish I could afford it lol

a 4x5 rangefinder is probably the best way to use this. On my speed graphic, I have a 2nd set of stops that put the lens at the right distance so I dont have to re-calibrate my range finder. A 4x5 SLR is probabaly another good alternative for using the lomograflok without the insert. since the ground glass is on top, not behind the film plane, you can leave a spacer in after you're done focusing. You can find files online to 3d print your own spacer for graflex 4x5 SLRs.

For those who, like me, are likely to use this on a Speed Graphic, the workflow can be significantly streamlined -- by using an offset block the same thickness as the framing mask when extending the bellows (on opening the camera), a rangefinder calibrated for the mounted lens will focus correctly. A paper or card mask can be installed in the viewfinder to correct framing, and the entire camera now becomes a fast-shooting rangefinder instant camera, but with a 1940s vibe. Open camera (either with adjusted infinity stops set for the LomoGraflok or by using the offset block), focus with RF, cock (or, for focal plane, set and wind) shutter, frame, and fire. I presume the LomoGraflok is capable of ejecting the print while still mounted, based on the illustrations -- so the whole thing becomes an extra heavy Polaroid 110 for Instax Wide, but with interchangeable lenses. Of course, ground glass focusing and composing are still available...

Yeah I also preordered the instant I saw sample images, I had just sold my rail camera but I’ve wanted to switch to a field camera anyway. Seriously, the quality seemed so much better than the Fuji 300 of course, but also my MiNT InstantKon RF70 and even my Konica Instant Press, which is my packfilm gold standard. Lookin’ good, lookin’ forward to it. Nice that 4x5 photographers have a genuine light testing tool again, like the original purpose with FP100C-although that massive Instax reciprocity failure at long shutter speeds won’t necessarily make it work for gauging long exposures on sheetfilm.

What a beautiful camera, and that lens... I dare not Google what it might have cost. I am but a mere mortal of limited means. Even so, I'm embarking on my own modding of a Polaroid Pathfinder 110a mashed with a 900 Electric Eye and a broken Instax 300. Still getting the components and tools together, and have to measure up and draw up plans. The final step for me was figuring out how to eject the film manually without any electronics. Still not sure I can pull it off. I was worried about what to expect from Instax Wide, now I know. Very informative video. Would be great if they produced Instax Wide 100 ISO film, even if a B&W stock.

Thanks for showing us the new backs. Do you know if there will be any backs made for medium ,120 film cameras? Thanks

Damn it. Now I want one

Seems great and will look in to pre ordering one based on this video. I’d be interested to know if it is at all useful for previewing exposure like you could with the old peel apart film? It’s iso might make that a bit off maybe.

Now we just need an Lomo instant wide glass camera : )

Hi Ben, I got my graflok back a few month ago, and I noticed that the focusing mask is off by a few mm and I have to add some thick tapes to offset that. Are people having the same problem too?

First! this is for you, eicas!

I ordered this lomo graflok back immediately it was announced. It's taken so long...

Must have this back 👀 also...found the comparison between instax wide and FP-100C interesting!

Did you go to Union College? That crewneck is a throwback to college days for me!

MASSIVE FOR B.

I can dig it.

Thanks.

I ordered that back when I saw it announced originally. I have a little camera to pop it on too.

I bought the back. I have a Century wiyh Graflok adapter. With this work with the smaller baby Graflok. My Speed Graphic has a spring back. No clips. Can I change this or do i need to biy another camera

Lmao 🤣😂 "are waffles just pancakes with abs!?"

😭💀 bro I love ur videos

Jumping in a year late, but any idea if these work on the Polaroid pack film cameras? Specifically this 450 that I can’t use anymore 😭

Hey brother! Awesome content! Could you tell me where i can find that red large format 4x5 camera?... I’d like to check it out! I’m super convinced about this new release from Lomo but I would need to acquire the main thing first! 🤓

that fp100c comparison is WILD

Actual real question, any thoughts on using other instax formats with this? Maybe by modding the pack so the back pushers don't interfere, or by Lomography releasing a different back, instant square style?

7:36 That was a serious question! What kind of resolution can you get with Instax Wide and sharp glass lens?

Hello, thanks for the video - a simple question: can i use the LomoGraflok with Mamiya RB67 or with the Horseman 985?

Yeah. Looks like it will work on an Mamiya RB67, or not?

Hello ! Do we have to develop the pictures ourselves or can we just to to a photographer and ask him to develop, like disposable Kodak ?

Is there an instant back that would work with there Zenza Bronica ETR ?

Hi, love your videos. Do you if the LomoGraflok 4X5 Instant Back would work with a Polaroid 110 converted with a Graflok back kit I see on ebay? (I don't own one, but am considering a project) My main concern is the spacer that's inserted to align the focus point on the ground glass to the Lomo back's film plane. I'm not sure if the converted mount would would allow that or does that depend on the mount used for the ground glass? Thanks

I got excited about this until I found out the film plane is farther back than regular Graflok backs. I wanted to use it on my Graflex RB, which is an SLR type large format camera.

Hi ben!👋

My Lomo instant wide has produced some amazing portraits but I end up with 3 times more out of focus pictures than in focus.

Hi! I have 2 Polaroid 101 landcameras and really would love to shoot them one day! Such awesome looking beasts! I heard you have to adapt the battery packs to fit modern battery's and that although they still make film for it it's pretty pricey. Was just wondering if you thought there was a way of adapting the back of a landcamera to take this camera back from the video so that I could finally use the beloved landcamera?

can i ask link for what 4x5 camera is this ?

You have put some great videos together but I think this is up there at thw top.

Complete large format noob question. Since Instax has a fairly high 800 ISO, could you use a Speed Graphic with this, stop down the lens to f16, and use the rangefinder on the camera to focus (not quite run and gun but maybe a little quicker)? I don't have any context for if f16 on large format would give you enough depth to focus like that. Or does the change to the focal plane make that all moot?

I had no idea FP-100C was that good

I have to make it's magic with my Super Angulon 90 mm on my Toyo D45M. Also doing test shots before using chrome films...

Do you know if this would work with a polaroid automatic 210?

i may want if aford also. started in the 70's. bot a 4x5 speed graflex but need to set up etc. need darkroom etc to do ol school shots in field.

Okay, this video is a little older, but there is a question I have to ask. It actually refers back to user question No. 4 from this video, how do I know whether a 4x5 camera supports a graflok back. I tried looking up this info from current manufacturers of 4x5 cameras like Intrepid or others. It's basically stated NOWHERE in the specs. I asked manufacturers that do like wooden pinhole cams like ONDU or others. Sometimes I got an answer, sometimes not, but no real help. Except from ONDU a while back referring to something about to come, which now everybody knows is the new ONDU EIKAN 4x5 camera, with which it will apparently work. It was incredibly hard to get info on that. And with the exception of ONDU unsuccessful. And that only in the sense that his new cam will support that. I was acutally looking for a pinhole 4x5 camera. Still don't know what to do there. Where can I get these infos??? Who can help me??? PLEASE!!!!!

great review. good info. may i know what scanner u work with instax? thx

Discord gang

Gotta shoot it like slide film. I used square on my rb67

Any 4x5 camera recommendations for it?

Lomography needs to make the focusing adapter with a built in ground glass (or ground acrylic) permanently attached, since you have to remove your camera’s GG to fit the back on anyway.

Looking at the side by side photos it seems like the instax just just as well in the highlights but falls apart in the shadows, I think that’s why people shooting this manually tend to rate it at 640 instead of 800 to mitigate the muddy shadows

works with a 4x5 graflex speed graphic?

Save the lateral meniscus!!! NO need for them to be hurt in the LF process...

Looks like my Speed and Crown Graphic are going to get are going to get a new life.....this from a guy who misses Polaroid Type 55 . :)

They need to make a back for the 500 series.

Hey I have already Preorder my Lomo Graflok back for my 4x5 Graflex, now if they can re-design the same Graflok Lomo Back for the Medium size for the Graflex XL or the baby Graflex 23, or the Horseman RF 4x5 camera, and lets not forget the Linhof line of press cameras, and also the Mamiya Press, or even the Mamiya RB/RZ back to take Fuji Mini Instax film like the way they did it on the Diana camera with a Mini Instax back. But on the 4x5 back, It is better than anything than shooting Type 52, and 57 film...

Biggest question is When? Ordered one last year and was hoping for April.

does this work with intrepid 4x5

Big for business!

My video on this is going to be so bad compared to this. Lmao perfect review and summary.

my mans pupils tho..

I saw a guy rock a press camera (speed graphic like) with this back. It was nice but I don't think it's for me.

i may an take tourist pics in town to sell. so may make bid to buy as was/am interested in gettin back into film.

Dude you’re fcking hilarious

I L O V E Y O U

Can it shoot horizontal tho?

That focusing mask shim/insert looks pretty thick, is it thicker than a 4x5 film holder? Couldn't help but cringe watching those springs flex.

So long to wait

I miss Type 55😥

you never answered my question: will it blend?

I so wish it worked better with The Goooooose! I have the adapter from Aaron so I would’ve been cruising down easy street 😪