FUJIFILM FP-3000B 3.34 X 4.25 Inches Professional Instant Black and White Film

by Fujifilm

• Rapid 15-second development time.
• Rich gradation, fine grain, and exceptional resolution.
• Outstanding film handling characteristics.
• Performs well in various lighting conditions, including tungsten lights.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 4 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001G70M6S
• Item model number: 2602643
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #10 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Film
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 16, 2008

Product Description

Fujifilm FP-3000B is an instant black & white panchromatic film. This "peel-apart" film is ideal for ID photos, commercial photo proofs, medical & scientific applications, and image preview.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Give the film an extra 10-15 seconds January 7, 2010

By Daniel Stephens

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This film is just great... I have a Polaroid Propack with the Proflash unit... My only suggestion with this film is, double the processing time (time you wait before pulling the backing off) so that you get the contrast the film is famous for...

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 stops exposure latitude and it's still being manufactured May 26, 2012

By Omega Man TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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BACKGROUND: I've been using this for exposure testing with Hasselblad and Mamiya (medium format) cameras. Yes, some people still use these things without digital backs, especially for educational purposes. For those who aren't familiar with pre-digital medium format photography, these cameras have backs that contain the film which can be removed from the camera without exposing the film. Unlike a 35mm, you can put some instant film into a "polaroid back", load a roll of 120 negative film into a 120 film back, put the polaroid back on the camera to get some instant feedback as to whether your setup is working, take two shots, then switch the back to the 120 for taking the real photos. This was particularly important when you had multiple thousands of dollars invested in a studio setup for a several hour shoot and you needed some assurance that your camera and settings were working properly. You could then switch the backs again when something changed without wasting all of your unused film. This also allowed people to change the ISO on cameras without wasting film before digital sensors. At this point you hopefully have new appreciation for how the average consumer with a $100 camera can now switch ISO settings at will and view their photos immediately.

ACTUAL REVIEW: The FP-3000B works well for what I'm using it for. Using a Sekonic exposure chart, I took a +/- 1 stop 3 shot bracket of the chart with this film to help me calibrate my light meter for the film/camera and test the exposure latitude of the film. The chart basically has gray patches with 50% reflectance in the middle with patches going down and up +/- 2 stops in reflectance in 1/6th stop increments. When properly exposed, the FP-3000B shows detail in the whole 4 stop range of the chart.... Given that the lightest patch shows up as barely darker than the white of the paper, and the darkest patch is very slightly lighter than total black, it's clear that the film has a 4 stop (4EV) exposure latitude which is pretty good.

So, if you're using a light meter, just make sure that the darkest significant areas are no more than -2EV from correct exposure and the lightest areas are no more than 2EV from correct and you should get detail everywhere. (If you don't have a dedicated light meter, take a (D)SLR and use the spot meter in that to meter a scene to give you a general idea of what parts of the scene are light or dark enough to render detail.

So, good stuff for fancy expensive medium-formay pro cameras, and no doubt just as good for "vintage" consumer cameras as well. Just don't get the nasty chemicals from the peel-off on your skin or clothing. That stuff is caustic and bleaches fabric.

Glad that Fuji is still making this stuff, even if they've killed off pretty much all other versions of the instant B&W film. Read more ›

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff April 12, 2009

By A. Brisben

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I'm glad Fuji is still making stock for this format as Kodak has discontinued. I like the fact that it processes very fast. The only thing I would mention is that it is higher contrast film than 667, which could be a good thing or a bad thing.

I will buy more of this film for my Polaroid Land Camera.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film July 12, 2011

By mwmcbride

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Fuji's FP series of peel-apart films are head-and-shoulders above their old Polaroid counterparts. Color, contrast, resolution, and ease of use are all better than I remember Polaroid being. Only complaint is that there is no negative with the FP films, but so long as the photos keep coming out razor-sharp and colorful, I'll get over it. The FP-3000B is especially handy for low-light or fast-action shots (actual ISO is ~3200).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So excited I can use my Polaroid again! September 13, 2011

By C. V. Le

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My old Polaroid Land Camera is one of the best cameras I've had, hands down. Now that Fuji is making the film again, she's come out of the closet and is ready for use! I've snapped so many photos and the quality of the film is just as good as the original. Dare I say even a little faster?

I've already ordered 6 packs of film, and I hope that Fuji continues to make it! Thanks!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best there is as far as pack film goes July 4, 2010

By Ali

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Having tried all three types of fuji pack film, this is by far the best. Not only do the pictures come out with a wonderful dreamy feel, they look incredible! I use the film in my 450 land camera, and the only problem I have is that the first picture never seems to come out.

This stuff is way better than 100b or 100c

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff at a great price August 21, 2011

By Robert J. Crowley

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There is nothing like Fuji FP3000 except now-defunct Polaroid 667, which it replaces. Fuji has done a perfect job copying this very high speed instant film that fits millions of still functioning pack film cameras being used today.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Film September 18, 2011

By D. J. Lee

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Since there is a very limited selection of people making this film, it's great that Fuji makes a high quality film for the old 100 series pack cameras. I think that the Impossible Project is making film for them, but you will pay twice as much or more. The black and white images come out beautifully and beat digital pictures any day.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars is the price. It's about a dollar a shot, but still a great film for those of us who love these cameras.
As for the construction, the tab breaks a lot on the safety cover. So be careful when pulling this one. Pull it toward you and go slow at first and don't yank. Then when it is out a bit, pull it straight to the left. Their color film is also great.