Polaroid T-553 User Manual
Film Data Sheet
T-553
4 x 5 Black & White Pack Film
Description
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10.2 x 12.7 cm
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Medium-contrast 4 x 5 sheet film for detailed black & white
prints. Coaterless, wide tonal range for excellent highlight and
shadow detail.
Key Applications
• SEM imaging
• Microscope imaging
• Test shots
• Copystand photography
Film Speed
ISO 800/DIN 30
Format
4 x 5 in. (10.2 x 12.7 cm)
Pack Film
Image Area
1
3
/2 x 45/8 in.
Finish
Glossy
Exposures per Unit
10 exposures per pack
Development Time
45 seconds at 70°F
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Compatible Hardware
• Any instrument or camera equipped with a Model 550
Film Holder
• MP-4+ Camera
Special Treatment
Processing the film for longer than 3 minutes may affect
image contrast and density to some extent. For optimum
image stability at temperatures above 75°F (24°C), film should
not be processed for longer than one (1) minute. At colder
temperatures, process the film for a longer time as indicated
in the film instructions. A picture processed for too short a
time will have dull grays, mottle and little contrast. However, if
more contrast is required, the processing time may be extended by 15 seconds (for example, process for 60 seconds
rather than 45 seconds). This may increase the contrast and
density, but may also result in some loss of gray.
Caution
This film uses a small amount of caustic paste. If any paste appears, avoid contact with skin, eyes and
mouth and keep away from children and animals. If you get some paste on your skin, wipe it off
immediately, then wash with water to avoid an alkali burn. If eye contact occurs, quickly wash the
area with plenty of water and see a doctor. Keep discarded materials away from children, animals, clothing
and furniture.
Limited Warranty
See information on the film box.
“Polaroid” is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA 02451 USA.
Film Data Sheet
Technical Data
T-53 (4x5 sheet), T-553 (4x5 pack) and
T-803 (8x10 sheet) - B&W High Speed Instant
Peel-Apart Coaterless Film
The information in this data sheet
represents the typical performance
of Polaroid’s T-53, T-553 and T-803
black and white high speed films.
Specific film lots may vary.
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Characteristic H&D curve for normal,
hot and cold development
Recommended
speed (ISO)
Recommended
processing time
o
at 70
F/21oC
Spectral
sensitivity
Resolution
(1000:1)
Contrast
45 seconds
Panchromatic
o
800/30
12 - 15 line
pairs/mm
Medium
Processing time and temperature
For best results process at temperatures
above 60oF(16oC).
o
FoC
95 35 30 -1/3 stop
90 32 30 None
75 24 30 None
70 21 45 None
65 18 60 None
55 13 85 1/3 stop
Time in
seconds
Exposure
Adjustment
550F/130C
70
95
2
Sample Density
1
0
-3
At 71o F/21o C: D-Max = 1.75 D-Min = .11 Slope = 1.64
-2 -1
Relative Log Exposure
0
F/210C
0
F/350C
0
Filter factors
Light source at
o
3200
K - Tungsten
Light source at
o
5500
K - Daylight
Filter no. 6 8 15 25 47 58
Aperture
adjustment
(f-stops)
Filter factor
(exposure
multiplier)
Aperture
adjustment
(f-stops)
Filter factor
(exposure
multiplier)
1/3 1/2 2/3 1 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2
1.3 1.4 1.6 2.8 11.2 11.2
2/3 1 1 1/3 2 1/2 2 2/3 3 1/3
1.6 2 2.5 5.6 6.3 10
D-Max:
The density value for the film’s darkest black.
D-Min:
The lowest density value that a film exhibits. In
prints, the whiteness of the brightest highlight, relative
to the unprocessed print.
Slope:
The positive ratio of the log E increments of
the straight line region of the curve, as determined by
the 1/4-3/4 increment method. The slope of an H&D
curve indicates the overall contrast of a film: low
contrast slopes less than 1.10; medium contrast
slopes from 1.10 to 1.70; high contrast slopes greater
than 1.70.
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