Earlier this week I shot my last remaining pack of Polaroid Image Soft Tone film. It feels like the end of an era. Back when the Impossible Project was still in its infancy, it used to sell what remained of a stockpile of expired Polaroid instant film. 600 and SX-70 film all flew off the […]
Read More...How to shoot Polaroid and Instant Film Indoors
Polaroid, Impossible Project, and Fuji Instax film works flawlessly outdoors during the day. With bright sunlight illuminating the world, colors pop, cameras focus quickly, and a fantastic image is born. However, bring that instant camera inside, and often everything just falls apart. Pictures come out blurry, underexposed, or are marred by a hideous flash. How […]
Read More...Celebrating Four Years of Failing at Tumblr
I am an old man on Tumblr. I’ve seen kingdoms rise and fall, hipsters explained, memes analyzed, photo blogs rise, photo blogs fall. Most of the people I followed even two years ago are long gone. My friends that got me on the platform originally departed for greener pastures years ago. Yet I remain. Four […]
Read More...Where can you get cheap Polaroid film?
Update April 2020: Polaroid Originals has rebranded to Polaroid, but it’s still the same company selling the same film. Update November 2017: The Impossible Project has rebranded itself as Polaroid Originals. The film is the same excellent instant stock that Impossible has been steadily refining for years, but with one big difference. It’s more affordable […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for Spectra/Image (Late 2013)
Whew, we’re finally at the end of all these new Impossible Project films! The last (but certainly not least) of these is the Color Film for Spectra/Image (Late 2013). Nothing too crazy to report here, the film is almost identical to Color Film for 600 in every way except for the shape of the frame. […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for SX-70 (Late 2013)
This crazy train of Impossible Project instant film reviews continues with Color Film for SX-70. Like it’s brothers and sisters, this film is excellent, held back only by the limitations of the slow speed of all SX-70 films. If only there was something faster… like Polaroid 600. Check out the review for all the details!
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project Color Film for 600 Cameras
This crazy week of all new film reviews for all new Impossible Project instant film continues! I just put up a review of the excellent new IP Color Film for 600. This new generation of IP color film combines the great opacifier of PX 680 Color Protection and the bright colors of PX 680 Color […]
Read More...New Review: Impossible Project B&W Film for 600 (Late 2013) Instant Film
After a long wait, the Impossible Project has finally released a new black and white film formula! While I sometimes miss the sepia toned film of old, this new generation is easily Impossible’s best. Check out the review for all the details!
Read More...How much is a used Polaroid camera worth?
Update: I have a new post on this subject if you’re looking for further reading. Over the past year, I’ve been getting quite a few questions that center on the general value of a used Polaroid camera. How much should one pay for a camera? How much should a camera be sold for? What is […]
Read More...New review: Fuji Instax Mini Instant Film
To follow up my review of the Fuji Instax Mini 8 camera this week, I’ve added a detailed discussion of the Fuji Instax Mini format itself. The film seems to be enjoying the robust support of Fujifilm, with new cameras coming out at a surprisingly regular clip. The film itself is great, but its size […]
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