Polaroid Film Land Type 105 is a highly specialized and desirable variant within the peel-apart instant packfilm lineup (8.3 x 10.8 cm / 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches).
Key specifications and features:
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Positive/Negative Capability: Beyond generating a standard black-and-white print, each exposed frame yielded a fully usable, fine-grain photographic film negative. After a quick clearing bath in a sodium sulfite solution, the negative could be used in a traditional darkroom enlarger.
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Speed Rating: Rated at 75 ASA (ISO) (compared to the 3000 ASA of Type 107), offering exceptionally fine detail and smooth tonal gradation.
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Compatibility: Designed for folding Polaroid Automatic Land Cameras (100 through 400 series) and specialized passport/technical camera setups equipped with packfilm backs.
As this is original vintage film and its expiration date has long passed, the condition of the film chemistry and battery cannot be guaranteed. It can therefore be interesting as a collectible, as well as for photographers who deliberately experiment with expired Polaroid film. The sealed original packaging also makes the pack appealing to collectors of classic Polaroid materials.